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Oxsheer Family History

Oxsheer 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: Osher, Sheer, Fisher, Oster, Ostler, Usher, Risher, Washer, Ohler

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Where is the Oxsheer family from?

You can see how Oxsheer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxsheer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oxsheer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Oxsheer families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxsheer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Oxsheer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxsheer 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 128 census records available for the last name Oxsheer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxsheer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oxsheer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Oxsheer. For the veterans among your Oxsheer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxsheer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Oxsheer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oxsheer in 1965 was 77, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxsheer 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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