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Oshell Family History

Oshell Surname Meaning

Americanized form (also O'Shell) of an unidentified South German surname possibly derived from a pet form of the Alemannic personal name Oschwald.

(see Oswald).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oshell family from?

You can see how Oshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oshell families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Oshell families in 1891.
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What did your Oshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oshell. 28% of Oshell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oshell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oshell were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshell 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Oshell. 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 322 military records available for the last name Oshell. For the veterans among your Oshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Oshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oshell in 1951 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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