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Osh Family History

Osh 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: Oh, Oss, Ash, Ost, Ose, Rosh, Tosh, Och, Losh, Ish

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Where is the Osh family from?

You can see how Osh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Osh families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Osh's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Osh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osh 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 757 census records available for the last name Osh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osh 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Osh. 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 37 military records available for the last name Osh. For the veterans among your Osh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osh lifespan?

Average Osh life expectancy in 1986 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osh 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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