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Osbore Family History

Osbore 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: Osborne, Osborn, Shore, Osberg, Ogborn, Score, Oubre, Oborn, Labore

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Where is the Osbore family from?

You can see how Osbore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Osbore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Osbore families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Osbore's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Osbore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osbore ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Osbore ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Osbore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbore 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Osbore. 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 26 military records available for the last name Osbore. For the veterans among your Osbore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbore lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Osbore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Osbore in 1981 was 58, and 66 in 1999.

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