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Oslea Family History

Oslea 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: Olea, Osley, Osler, Oster, Ostler, Oyler, Osten, Mosley, Ohler

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Where is the Oslea family from?

You can see how Oslea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oslea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oslea family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oslea's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Oslea families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Oslea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslea 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Oslea. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oslea. For the veterans among your Oslea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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