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Oskar Family History

Oskar 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: Oscar, Skar, Asker, Omar, Oster, Osman, Saar, Kosar, Star, Ocker

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Where is the Oskar family from?

You can see how Oskar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oskar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Oskar family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oskar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oskar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oskar. 25% of Oskar men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

What Oskar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Oskar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskar 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Oskar. 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 259 military records available for the last name Oskar. For the veterans among your Oskar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oskar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oskar in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oskar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskar 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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