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Oskew Family History

Oskew 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: Askew, Eskew, Oskey, Asker, Oster, Osten, Kew, Osen, Ose, Oakes

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Where is the Oskew family from?

You can see how Oskew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oskew families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Oskew families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskew's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Oskew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Oskew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oskew. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oskew. For the veterans among your Oskew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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