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Oshry Family History

Oshry 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: Spry, Ory, Overy, Ohrt, Oser, Oshiro, Koshy, Ostby, Ashby, Shy

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Where is the Oshry family from?

You can see how Oshry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oshry families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Oshry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshry 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 Oshry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Oshry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Oshry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshry 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Oshry. 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 76 military records available for the last name Oshry. For the veterans among your Oshry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oshry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oshry in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oshry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshry 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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