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Oship Family History

Oship 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: Shi, Ishii, Shim, Shin, Oshiro, Oishi, Doshi, Oshita, Seip, Oshima

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Where is the Oship family from?

You can see how Oship families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oship family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oship families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oship's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oship families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oship surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Oship. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oship 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oship. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oship. For the veterans among your Oship ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oship lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Oship life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Oship in 1972 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oship 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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