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Oshon Family History

Oshon 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: Shon, Roshon, Osmon, Osbon, Son, Chon, Shan, Shen, Orton, Osman

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Where is the Oshon family from?

You can see how Oshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oshon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Oshon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oshon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Oshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Oshon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oshon. For the veterans among your Oshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshon lifespan?

Average Oshon life expectancy in 1985 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshon 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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