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Oswinkle Family History

Oswinkle 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: Swingle, Swindle, Winkle, Shinkle, Spinale, Winkler, Windle, Finkle

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Where is the Oswinkle family from?

You can see how Oswinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswinkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oswinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Oswinkle families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Oswinkle's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Oswinkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oswinkle 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 124 census records available for the last name Oswinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswinkle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oswinkle. 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 49 military records available for the last name Oswinkle. For the veterans among your Oswinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswinkle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Oswinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oswinkle in 1944 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oswinkle 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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