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Oshocknessy Family History

Oshocknessy 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: Shockney, Shockley, Shockey, Harkness, Hackney, Hockley, Holness

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Where is the Oshocknessy family from?

You can see how Oshocknessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshocknessy family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Oshocknessy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshocknessy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oshocknessy families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Oshocknessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshocknessy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oshocknessy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oshocknessy. For the veterans among your Oshocknessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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