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Osborg Family History

Osborg 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, Osborn, Borg, Osborne, Nyborg, Ostberg, Oberg, Torborg

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Where is the Osborg family from?

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

What did your Osborg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Osborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osborg 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Osborg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Osborg. For the veterans among your Osborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osborg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Osborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Osborg in 1965 was 71, and 65 in 2002.

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