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Oisher Family History

Oisher 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: Fisher, Risher, Disher, Osher, Bisher, Wisher, Tisher, Oster, Usher

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Where is the Oisher family from?

You can see how Oisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oisher family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oisher's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Oisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oisher 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 62 census records available for the last name Oisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oisher 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Oisher. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oisher. For the veterans among your Oisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oisher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Oisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Oisher in 1970 was 78, and 61 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oisher 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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