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Osz Family History

Osz 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, Ost, Ose, Gosz, Ross, Kos, Ott, So, Moss, Rose

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Where is the Osz family from?

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

What did your Osz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osz. 100% of Osz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Osz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osz 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Osz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Osz. For the veterans among your Osz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Osz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Osz in 1970 was 42, and 65 in 2003.

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