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Oskay Family History

Oskay 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: Oskey, Kay, Say, Osman, Oscar, Slay, Oakey, Okray, Osika, Ostby

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Where is the Oskay family from?

You can see how Oskay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oskay families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Oskay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oskay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskay 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 88 census records available for the last name Oskay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskay 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Oskay. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oskay. For the veterans among your Oskay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Oskay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oskay in 1960 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskay 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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