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Oslar Family History

Oslar Surname Meaning

see Osler.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oslar family from?

You can see how Oslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oslar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oslar family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oslar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oslar families in 1891.
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What did your Oslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oslar. 67% of Oslar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Trade Dressmaker
    34%

What Oslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Oslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslar 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Oslar. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oslar. For the veterans among your Oslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Oslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oslar in 1968 was 74, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oslar 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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