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Osbeston Family History

Osbeston 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: Seaton, Beaston, Boston, Preston, Belton, Benston, Sexton, Benton

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Where is the Osbeston family from?

You can see how Osbeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbeston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Osbeston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbeston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osbeston families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Osbeston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Osbeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbeston 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Osbeston. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Osbeston. For the veterans among your Osbeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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