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Oshanesy Family History

Oshanesy 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: Shanes, Haney, Shanks, Olshansky, Shane, Sanes, Chaney, Osness

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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Oshanesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshanesy 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Oshanesy. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Oshanesy. For the veterans among your Oshanesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshanesy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Oshanesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oshanesy in 1971 was 59, and 19 in 1976.

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