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Oshei Family History

Oshei 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: Oshel, Osher, Osei, Shi, Oster, Usher, Shen, Ishii, Osten, Schei

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Where is the Oshei family from?

You can see how Oshei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oshei family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshei's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshei 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 93 census records available for the last name Oshei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshei 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Oshei. 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 59 military records available for the last name Oshei. For the veterans among your Oshei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshei lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Oshei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Oshei in 1975 was 96, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oshei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshei 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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