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Oshier Family History

Oshier 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: Shier, Osier, Osher, Doshier, Moshier, Oster, Ostler, Usher, Spier

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Where is the Oshier family from?

You can see how Oshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Oshier families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Oshier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oshier. 55% of Oshier men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Oshier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oshier were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Oshier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshier 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Oshier. 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 405 military records available for the last name Oshier. For the veterans among your Oshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oshier in 1961 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshier 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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