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Oshe Family History

Oshe 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: Ose, Oshel, Osher, Ashe, Shi, He, Rose, Oster, Oh, Usher

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Where is the Oshe family from?

You can see how Oshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Oshe families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Oshe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oshe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshe 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 Oshe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Oshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Oshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshe 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Oshe. 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 31 military records available for the last name Oshe. For the veterans among your Oshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Oshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oshe in 1967 was 89, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oshe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshe 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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