This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oshaw family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oshaw Family History

Oshaw 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: Shaw, Hoshaw, Shan, Shah, Osman, Shao, Haw, Shad, Deshaw, Oscar

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oshaw family from?

You can see how Oshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oshaw family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshaw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Oshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Oshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Oshaw

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Oshaw. 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.

View all Oshaw immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Oshaw. For the veterans among your Oshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oshaw military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oshaw family history

Discover More

What is the average Oshaw lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Oshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oshaw in 1990 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshaw 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oshaw family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial