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Oskison Family History

Oskison 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: Sison, Okeson, Orrison, Adkison, Atkison, Hoskinson, Ollison, Oskin

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Where is the Oskison family from?

You can see how Oskison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oskison families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Oskison family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskison's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Oskison families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskison 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 Oskison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oskison. 100% of Oskison women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Oskison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Oskison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskison 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Oskison. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oskison. For the veterans among your Oskison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskison lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Oskison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oskison in 1971 was 86, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskison 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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