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Oshand Family History

Oshand 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: Osland, Shand, Shan, Hand, Oswald, Osman, Ashland, Sand, Shad, Chand

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Where is the Oshand family from?

You can see how Oshand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oshand families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Oshand family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshand's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Oshand families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Oshand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oshand. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oshand. For the veterans among your Oshand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshand 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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