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Osban Family History

Osban Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Osman, Orban, Osbun, Osbon, Ban, Shan, Organ, Kosman, Swan, Osten

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Where is the Osban family from?

You can see how Osban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Osban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Osban families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Osban's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Osban families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osban. 53% of Osban men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Osban women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osban were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osban census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Osban. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Osban. For the veterans among your Osban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osban lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Osban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Osban in 1952 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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