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Oshoughnessy Family History

Oshoughnessy 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: Shaughnessy, O'shaughnessy, Loughney, Haughney, Hughley, Shoulders

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Where is the Oshoughnessy family from?

You can see how Oshoughnessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshoughnessy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshoughnessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Oshoughnessy families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oshoughnessy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshoughnessy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Oshoughnessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshoughnessy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Oshoughnessy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oshoughnessy. For the veterans among your Oshoughnessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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