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Oshnock Family History

Oshnock 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: Shock, Ashlock, Shrock, Stock, Hock, Senick, Nock, Schrock, Smock

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Where is the Oshnock family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshnock 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 Oshnock ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Oshnock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Oshnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshnock 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 immigration records available for the last name Oshnock. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oshnock. For the veterans among your Oshnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshnock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oshnock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oshnock in 1966 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshnock 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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