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Oslej Family History

Oslej 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: Osley, Osler, Oster, Ostler, Oyler, Osten, Mosley, Ohler, Hosler

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Where is the Oslej family from?

You can see how Oslej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslej family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oslej family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oslej's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oslej families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oslej 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 11 census records available for the last name Oslej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslej 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Oslej. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oslej. For the veterans among your Oslej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslej lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Oslej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oslej in 1981 was 72, and 88 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oslej 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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