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Oshanna Family History

Oshanna 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: Hanna, Sanna, Khanna, Shann, Behanna, Mahanna, Shan, Osman, Ozanne

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Where is the Oshanna family from?

You can see how Oshanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshanna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oshanna families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Oshanna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oshanna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshanna 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 33 census records available for the last name Oshanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshanna 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Oshanna. 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 29 military records available for the last name Oshanna. For the veterans among your Oshanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshanna lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Oshanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oshanna in 1971 was 83, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshanna 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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