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Osha Family History

Osha 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: Sha, Ossa, Gosha, Shi, Shan, Oh, Joshua, Shah, Ha, Osman

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Where is the Osha family from?

You can see how Osha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Osha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Osha family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Osha's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Osha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osha 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 Osha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osha. 34% of Osha 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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Osha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osha 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Osha. 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 134 military records available for the last name Osha. For the veterans among your Osha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Osha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Osha in 1966 was 88, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osha 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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