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Oshiwo Family History

Oshiwo 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, Yoshino, Hoshino, Oshita, Oshima, Shiro, Shi, Ishii, Chino

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Where is the Oshiwo family from?

You can see how Oshiwo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshiwo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oshiwo family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshiwo's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Oshiwo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Oshiwo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshiwo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oshiwo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oshiwo. For the veterans among your Oshiwo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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