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Oshany Family History

Oshany 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, Osland, Shane, Shang, Oshman, Shand, Shann, Owsiany

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Where is the Oshany family from?

You can see how Oshany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshany family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Oshany family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshany's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Oshany families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Oshany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshany 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 Oshany. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oshany. For the veterans among your Oshany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshany lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Oshany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oshany in 1984 was 76, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshany 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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