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Oshwa Family History

Oshwa 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: Joshua, Sawa, Sha, Ozawa, Osada, Osika, Ossa, Osuna, Moskwa, Oshman

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Oshwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshwa 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oshwa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oshwa. For the veterans among your Oshwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshwa lifespan?

Average Oshwa life expectancy in 1963 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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