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Oshansky Family History

Oshansky 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: Olshansky, Oshinsky, Osmanski, Slansky, Shinsky, Shasky, Dobransky

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Where is the Oshansky family from?

You can see how Oshansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oshansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oshansky families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Oshansky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Oshansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshansky 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 Oshansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Window Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oshansky. 100% of Oshansky men worked as a Window Cleaner.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    100%

What Oshansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Oshansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshansky 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Oshansky. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oshansky. For the veterans among your Oshansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshansky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oshansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oshansky in 1966 was 57, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oshansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshansky 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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