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Oshasky Family History

Oshasky 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: Shasky, Olshansky, Osofsky, Oshinsky, Hasty, Osaki, Lasky, Shanks

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Where is the Oshasky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshasky 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 Oshasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oshasky. 100% of Oshasky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oshasky women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Oshasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Oshasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshasky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oshasky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oshasky. For the veterans among your Oshasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshasky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Oshasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oshasky in 1970 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

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