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Osmo Family History

Osmo 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: Olmo, Omo, Cosmo, Osso, Osmon, So, Osman, Mo, Oss, Orio

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Where is the Osmo family from?

You can see how Osmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Osmo family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Osmo's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Osmo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osmo ancestors do for a living?

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

What Osmo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Osmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmo 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Osmo. 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 Osmo. For the veterans among your Osmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Osmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Osmo in 1969 was 83, and 79 in 2000.

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