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Oshust Family History

Oshust 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: Ashurst, Shutt, Hust, Shult, Hunt, Hutt, Brust, Joshua, August, Oest

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oshust. 50% of Oshust men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Oshust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshust 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Oshust. 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 41 military records available for the last name Oshust. For the veterans among your Oshust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshust lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oshust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oshust in 1968 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshust 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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