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Oszwald Family History

Oszwald 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, Osswald, Zwald, Sewald, Oswalt, Oswell, Seward

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Where is the Oszwald family from?

You can see how Oszwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oszwald family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oszwald families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oszwald's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oszwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oszwald 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 33 census records available for the last name Oszwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oszwald 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Oszwald. 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 110 military records available for the last name Oszwald. For the veterans among your Oszwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oszwald lifespan?

Average Oszwald life expectancy in 1979 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oszwald 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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