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Osweld Family History

Osweld 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: Oswell, Oswald, Boswell, Hosfeld, Ostwald, Doswell, Olwell, Weld

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Where is the Osweld family from?

You can see how Osweld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osweld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Osweld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Osweld families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osweld's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Osweld families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osweld 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 267 census records available for the last name Osweld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osweld 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Osweld. 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 18 military records available for the last name Osweld. For the veterans among your Osweld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osweld lifespan?

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