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Oschner Family History

Oschner 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: Ascher, Buchner, Schnee, Scher, Taschner, Scheer, Schier, Eschler

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Where is the Oschner family from?

You can see how Oschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oschner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oschner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oschner families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oschner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oschner 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 Oschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oschner. 59% of Oschner men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Oschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Oschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oschner 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Oschner. 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 160 military records available for the last name Oschner. For the veterans among your Oschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oschner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oschner in 1966 was 87, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oschner 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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