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Oswick Family History

Oswick Surname Meaning

Oxwick (Norfolk) is recorded as Ossuic in 1086 and Oxewic in 124. The historical names highlight the evolution of the place over time.

The place-name derives from Old English oxa meaning ‘ox’.

Additionally, it incorporates wīc, which translates to ‘specialized or outlying farm’.

This etymology reflects the agricultural practices and land use in the region during the period when the names were first established.

The combination of these terms signifies a specific type of farmstead associated with cattle, particularly oxen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Oswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oswick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Oswick families living in Norfolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Oswick's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Oswick families in 1891.
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What did your Oswick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oswick. 100% of Oswick men worked as a Farm Labourer and 81% of Oswick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 268 immigration records available for the last name Oswick. 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 174 military records available for the last name Oswick. For the veterans among your Oswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Oswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oswick in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 1993.

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