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Osherwitz Family History

Osherwitz 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: Gerwitz, Sherwin, Hurwitz, Horwitz, Sherritt, Hertz, Skerritt, Hewitt

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Where is the Osherwitz family from?

You can see how Osherwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osherwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osherwitz families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Osherwitz's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Osherwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osherwitz 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 66 census records available for the last name Osherwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osherwitz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Osherwitz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Osherwitz. For the veterans among your Osherwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osherwitz lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Osherwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Osherwitz in 1985 was 85, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osherwitz 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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