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Osu Family History

Osu 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: Su, Ou, Oss, Ost, Tsu, Ose, Hsu, Lu, Qiu, Yu

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Where is the Osu family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Osu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osu 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Osu. 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 5 military records available for the last name Osu. For the veterans among your Osu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osu lifespan?

Average Osu life expectancy in 2002 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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