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Oshel Name Meaning

Variant of Oshell a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Oshell, Oppel, Rishel, Roszel, Ohl, Ose, Osen, Osher, Moschel, Goshen

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Where is the Oshel family from?

You can see how Oshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oshel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oshel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oshel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oshel. 46% of Oshel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oshel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Oshel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 248 military records available for the last name Oshel. For the veterans among your Oshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oshel in 1963 was 68, and 47 in 2004.

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