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Oislander Family History

Oislander Surname 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: Auslander, Oblander, Olander, Niswander, Iskander, Lander, Bolander

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Where is the Oislander family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oislander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Oislander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oislander 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oislander. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oislander. For the veterans among your Oislander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oislander lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Oislander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oislander in 1980 was 59, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oislander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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