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Oskey Family History

Oskey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Askey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oskey family from?

You can see how Oskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oskey families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oskey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Oskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oskey. 22% of Oskey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Partner Manufacturer
    15%
  • Truck Loader
    15%

What Oskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Oskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskey 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Oskey. 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 123 military records available for the last name Oskey. For the veterans among your Oskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oskey in 1963 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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