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Oshall Family History

Oshall 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: Voshall, Shall, Oshell, Hall, Oswell, Oswald, Shell, Sall, Small

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Where is the Oshall family from?

You can see how Oshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Oshall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oshall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshall 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 134 census records available for the last name Oshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oshall. 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 38 military records available for the last name Oshall. For the veterans among your Oshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oshall in 1966 was 85, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshall 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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