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Oshner Family History

Oshner 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: Osher, Oster, Ostler, Usher, Zehner, Ohler, Ohmer, Kostner, Ortner

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Where is the Oshner family from?

You can see how Oshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oshner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oshner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Oshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oshner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oshner. For the veterans among your Oshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Oshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Oshner in 1966 was 93, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshner 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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