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Oschwald Family History

Oschwald 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: Oswald, Buchwald, Ostwald, Schwalm, Schwall, Osswald, Schwalb

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Where is the Oschwald family from?

You can see how Oschwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oschwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oschwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Oschwald families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oschwald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oschwald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oschwald 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 Oschwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oschwald. 25% of Oschwald men worked as a Painter and 100% of Oschwald women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Oschwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Oschwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oschwald 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Oschwald. 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 141 military records available for the last name Oschwald. For the veterans among your Oschwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oschwald lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Oschwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oschwald in 1961 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oschwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oschwald 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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