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Oison Family History

Oison 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: Sison, Lison, Tison, Ison, Rison, Eison, Olson, Dison, Son, Simon

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Where is the Oison family from?

You can see how Oison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oison families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Oison family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oison's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oison families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oison. 100% of Oison men worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Oison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oison 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Oison. 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 Oison. For the veterans among your Oison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Oison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oison in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oison 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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