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Oslowski Family History

Oslowski 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: Osowski, Orlowski, Ossowski, Koslowski, Ostrowski, Kozlowski, Slomski

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Where is the Oslowski family from?

You can see how Oslowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Oslowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Oslowski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Oslowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oslowski 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 Oslowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Crane Operator and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oslowski. 20% of Oslowski men worked as a Crane Operator and 100% of Oslowski women worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Crane Operator
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Bundler
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Oslowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Oslowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslowski 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Oslowski. 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 63 military records available for the last name Oslowski. For the veterans among your Oslowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oslowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oslowski in 1964 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oslowski 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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