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Oshannon Family History

Oshannon 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: Shannon, Hannon, Channon, Bohannon, Cannon, Stanton, Hanson, Shenton

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Oshannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshannon 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Oshannon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oshannon. For the veterans among your Oshannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshannon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Oshannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oshannon in 1966 was 55, and 76 in 2000.

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