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Oishr Family History

Oishr 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: Oishi, Fisher, Risher, Oeser, Oser, Disher, Onishi, Fish, Riser

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Where is the Oishr family from?

You can see how Oishr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oishr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oishr family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oishr's in USA. California had the highest population of Oishr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oishr 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 2 census records available for the last name Oishr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oishr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oishr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oishr. For the veterans among your Oishr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oishr

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