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Oshan Family History

Oshan 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: Shan, Osman, Oshman, Olshan, Han, Mohan, Shen, Shah, Organ, Kosman

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Where is the Oshan family from?

You can see how Oshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Oshan families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oshan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Oshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshan 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Oshan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oshan. For the veterans among your Oshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Oshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oshan in 1973 was 22, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshan 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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