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Ozier Family History

Ozier Name Meaning

English: variant of Hosier . This surname is now rare in Britain. French: variant of Osier a topographic name for someone who lived near a willow tree or willow grove from Old French osier ‘willow’ a word of Gaulish origin. Compare Lozier .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tozier, Lozier, Olver, Govier, Cozier, Osier, Ogier, Dozier, Rozier

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Where is the Ozier family from?

You can see how Ozier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ozier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ozier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Ozier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ozier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ozier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ozier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ozier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ozier. 22% of Ozier men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ozier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ozier were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    22%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ozier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ozier 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Ozier. 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 754 military records available for the last name Ozier. For the veterans among your Ozier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ozier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ozier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ozier in 1957 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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