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Oska Family History

Oska 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: Osika, Ossa, Noska, Oka, Koska, Laska, Osman, Rosa, Sa, Oss

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Where is the Oska family from?

You can see how Oska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oska families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oska's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Oska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oska 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 312 census records available for the last name Oska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oska 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Oska. 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 39 military records available for the last name Oska. For the veterans among your Oska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Oska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oska in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oska 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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