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Oshean Family History

Oshean 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: Shean, Oshman, Shan, Shen, Osman, Osten, Osen, Ashman, Othman, Osteen

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Where is the Oshean family from?

You can see how Oshean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshean family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oshean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oshean family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshean's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshean families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshean 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 51 census records available for the last name Oshean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshean 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oshean. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oshean. For the veterans among your Oshean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshean lifespan?

Average Oshean life expectancy in 1980 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshean 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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