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Oasen Family History

Oasen 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: Olsen, Osen, Aasen, Hasen, Kasen, Hagen, Hase, Jason, Offen, Haren

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Where is the Oasen family from?

You can see how Oasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oasen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oasen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oasen families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Oasen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Oasen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oasen 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 81 census records available for the last name Oasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oasen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Oasen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oasen. For the veterans among your Oasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oasen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Oasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Oasen in 1964 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oasen 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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