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Oswalde Family History

Oswalde 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: Oswald, Ostwald, Swalve, Osswald, Oswalt, Walde, Sale, Oswell, Ewald

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Where is the Oswalde family from?

You can see how Oswalde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswalde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oswalde families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Oswalde families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Oswalde's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Oswalde families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Oswalde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswalde 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oswalde. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oswalde. For the veterans among your Oswalde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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