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Oshaughessy Family History

Oshaughessy 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: Shaughnessy, O'shaughnessy, Haughey, Hughes, Caughey, Haughney

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Where is the Oshaughessy family from?

You can see how Oshaughessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshaughessy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oshaughessy families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshaughessy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oshaughessy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Oshaughessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshaughessy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Oshaughessy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oshaughessy. For the veterans among your Oshaughessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshaughessy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Oshaughessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Oshaughessy in 1973 was 69, and 60 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshaughessy 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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