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Oskvig Family History

Oskvig 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: Oskin, Savin, Koski, Oki, Osorio, Natvig, Osaki, Hoskin, Osberg

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Where is the Oskvig family from?

You can see how Oskvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oskvig family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oskvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskvig 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 Oskvig ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Oskvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Oskvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskvig 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oskvig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Oskvig. For the veterans among your Oskvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskvig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Oskvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oskvig in 1974 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oskvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskvig 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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