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Osby Family History

Osby Name Meaning

Probably an altered form English Ousby: habitational name from Ousby which is recorded as Ulvisby in 1268. The placename appears to derive from an Old Scandinavian personal name Úlfr + Old Scandinavian bȳ ‘farmstead village’. The surname Osby is found mainly among African Americans. Americanized form Norwegian Åsbø: habitational name from any of several farms named Åsbø a compound of ås ‘hill ridge’ and bø ‘farmstead’ (or ‘meadow’ in younger names).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Cosby, Lisby, Asby, Mosby, Ostby, Nasby, Busby, Hobby, Ormsby, Irby

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You can see how Osby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Osby families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Osby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Osby families in 1911.

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Passenger Lists
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There are 596 military records available for the last name Osby. For the veterans among your Osby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Osby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osby 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Osby. 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 596 military records available for the last name Osby. For the veterans among your Osby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osby lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Osby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Osby in 1947 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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