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Oschman Family History

Oschman 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: Oshman, Ochman, Eschman, Osman, Ashman, Lachman, Schwan, Richman

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Where is the Oschman family from?

You can see how Oschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oschman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Oschman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oschman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oschman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oschman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oschman 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 Oschman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oschman. 39% of Oschman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Oschman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oschman were Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Oschman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oschman 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Oschman. 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 140 military records available for the last name Oschman. For the veterans among your Oschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oschman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oschman in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oschman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oschman 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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