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Oshkosh Family History

Oshkosh 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: Ghosh, Kosh, Roskos, Sosh, Kos, Shah, Shroff, Hose, Grosh, Oss

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Where is the Oshkosh family from?

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

There are 688 census records available for the last name Oshkosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshkosh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oshkosh. 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 32 military records available for the last name Oshkosh. For the veterans among your Oshkosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshkosh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Oshkosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Oshkosh in 1966 was 71, and 58 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshkosh 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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