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Oseland Family History

Oseland Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oseland family from?

You can see how Oseland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oseland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Oseland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Oseland families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Oseland's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Oseland families in 1891.
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What did your Oseland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oseland. 100% of Oseland men worked as an Iron Moulder and 90% of Oseland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    10%

What Oseland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oseland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oseland 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Oseland. 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 216 military records available for the last name Oseland. For the veterans among your Oseland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oseland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Oseland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Oseland in 1959 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oseland 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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