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Oskern Family History

Oskern 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: Asker, Oster, Kern, Osten, Stern, Osen, Osberg, Ocker, Oser, Osteen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Oskern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskern 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 Oskern. 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 Oskern. For the veterans among your Oskern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskern lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Oskern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oskern in 1984 was 89, and 75 in 1996.

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