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Oshimo Family History

Oshimo 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: Oshiro, Oshima, Shima, Shim, Yoshino, Hoshino, Oshita, Shimko, Simo

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Where is the Oshimo family from?

You can see how Oshimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshimo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oshimo families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oshimo's in USA. California had the highest population of Oshimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshimo 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 Oshimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oshimo. 100% of Oshimo men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Oshimo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Oshimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshimo 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Oshimo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Oshimo. For the veterans among your Oshimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshimo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oshimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oshimo in 1968 was 89, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oshimo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshimo 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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