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Oswath Family History

Oswath 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: Oswald, Spath, Horwath, Oswalt, Smith, Rath, Shah, Oswell, Osman

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Where is the Oswath family from?

You can see how Oswath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oswath families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oswath's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oswath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oswath 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 77 census records available for the last name Oswath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswath 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Oswath. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oswath. For the veterans among your Oswath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswath lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Oswath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oswath in 1971 was 87, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oswath 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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