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Oshaunnessey Family History

Oshaunnessey 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: Johannessen, Shaughnessy, Hennessey, O'shaughnessy, Hennessy

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Where is the Oshaunnessey family from?

You can see how Oshaunnessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshaunnessey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshaunnessey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Oshaunnessey families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshaunnessey's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Oshaunnessey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oshaunnessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshaunnessey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oshaunnessey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oshaunnessey. For the veterans among your Oshaunnessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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