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Oshefsky Family History

Oshefsky 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: Osofsky, Oshinsky, Olshefski, Olshansky, Shumsky, Olesky, Ostrofsky

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Where is the Oshefsky family from?

You can see how Oshefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oshefsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oshefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshefsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Oshefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshefsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oshefsky. 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 18 military records available for the last name Oshefsky. For the veterans among your Oshefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshefsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Oshefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oshefsky in 1971 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshefsky 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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