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Osheroff Family History

Osheroff 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: Shroff, Ostroff, Sheriff, Sheaff, Sheff, Nemeroff, Federoff, Oshiro

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Where is the Osheroff family from?

You can see how Osheroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osheroff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Osheroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Osheroff families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Osheroff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Osheroff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osheroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osheroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osheroff. 45% of Osheroff men worked as a Tailor and 34% of Osheroff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osheroff were Farmer and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Osheroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Osheroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osheroff 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Osheroff. 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 124 military records available for the last name Osheroff. For the veterans among your Osheroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osheroff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Osheroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Osheroff in 1957 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

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