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Osk Family History

Osk 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: Oss, Oak, Ost, Ose, Ask, Olk, Ouk, Ok, Ross, Pak

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Where is the Osk family from?

You can see how Osk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Osk family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Osk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Osk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Osk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osk 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Osk. 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 Osk. For the veterans among your Osk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Osk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osk in 1967 was 67, and 86 in 1997.

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