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Oskan Family History

Oskan 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: Osman, Oskin, Shan, Kan, Organ, Kosman, Swan, Osten, Oman, Span

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Where is the Oskan family from?

You can see how Oskan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oskan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oskan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oskan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskan 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 33 census records available for the last name Oskan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Oskan. 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 Oskan. For the veterans among your Oskan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskan lifespan?

Average Oskan life expectancy in 1997 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskan 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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