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Oshelski Family History

Oshelski 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: Sielski, Olshefski, Obremski, Kosmalski, Bielski, Osowski, Osmanski

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Oshelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshelski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oshelski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oshelski. For the veterans among your Oshelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshelski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Oshelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oshelski in 1967 was 51, and 87 in 2000.

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