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Oskerson Family History

Oskerson 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: Okerson, Akerson, Okeson, Otterson, Ostenson, Askelson, Oscarson

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Where is the Oskerson family from?

You can see how Oskerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskerson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Oskerson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskerson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oskerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskerson 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 Oskerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oskerson. 100% of Oskerson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Oskerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Oskerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskerson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oskerson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oskerson. For the veterans among your Oskerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskerson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oskerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oskerson in 1964 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oskerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskerson 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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