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Ospenson Family History

Ospenson 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: Ostenson, Aspenson, Stenson, Swenson, Rosenson, Estenson, Svenson

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Where is the Ospenson family from?

You can see how Ospenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ospenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ospenson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ospenson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ospenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ospenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ospenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ospenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ospenson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ospenson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ospenson. For the veterans among your Ospenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ospenson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ospenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ospenson in 1972 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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