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Osusky Family History

Osusky 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: Lusky, Gusky, Olesky, Suski, Osofsky, Brusky, Husky, Susko, Sully

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Where is the Osusky family from?

You can see how Osusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osusky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Osusky families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Osusky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Osusky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osusky 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 Osusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osusky. 50% of Osusky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Osusky women worked as a Knitter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osusky were Farmer and Radio Solder. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Radio Solder
    34%
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What Osusky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Osusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osusky 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Osusky. 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 49 military records available for the last name Osusky. For the veterans among your Osusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osusky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Osusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Osusky in 1967 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

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