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Oslager Family History

Oslager 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: Slager, Sager, Oliger, Plager, Lager, Swager, Seager, Dalager

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Where is the Oslager family from?

You can see how Oslager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oslager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Oslager families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oslager's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Oslager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oslager 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 Oslager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oslager. 34% of Oslager men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oslager women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Oslager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Oslager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslager 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oslager. 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 56 military records available for the last name Oslager. For the veterans among your Oslager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslager lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Oslager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Oslager in 1957 was 38, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oslager 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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