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Osbern Family History

Osbern 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: Osberg, Osburn, Osborn, Oster, Ober, Osten, Stern, Osen, Osborne

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Where is the Osbern family from?

You can see how Osbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Osbern families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Osbern's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Osbern families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbern 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 Osbern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osbern. 35% of Osbern men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Osbern women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osbern were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Osbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbern 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Osbern. 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 411 military records available for the last name Osbern. For the veterans among your Osbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbern lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Osbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Osbern in 1958 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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