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Osherofsky Family History

Osherofsky 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: Ostrofsky, Ostrovsky, Ostrowsky, Ostrosky, Osofsky, Chernesky

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Where is the Osherofsky family from?

You can see how Osherofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osherofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osherofsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osherofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osherofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osherofsky 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 44 census records available for the last name Osherofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osherofsky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Osherofsky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Osherofsky. For the veterans among your Osherofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osherofsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Osherofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Osherofsky in 1965 was 76, and 75 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osherofsky 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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