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Oshita Family History

Oshita Surname Meaning

Japanese (Ōshita): written 大下 ‘(one who lives) in the large (area) below’.

Apparently a habitational or topographic name found mainly in western Japan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oshita family from?

You can see how Oshita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oshita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Oshita families living in Hawaii. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oshita's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Oshita families in 1920.
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What did your Oshita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oshita. 46% of Oshita men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Oshita women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oshita were Machinist and Cook.

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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
    46%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Orderly
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Oshita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Oshita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshita 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oshita. 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 363 military records available for the last name Oshita. For the veterans among your Oshita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshita lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Oshita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oshita in 1953 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshita 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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