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Oxstein Family History

Oxstein 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: Stein, Osten, Holstein, Epstein, Osteen, Ornstein, Ekstein, Austin

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Where is the Oxstein family from?

You can see how Oxstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oxstein families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oxstein's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Oxstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxstein 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 68 census records available for the last name Oxstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxstein 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Oxstein. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oxstein. For the veterans among your Oxstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxstein lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Oxstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oxstein in 1999 was 76, and 74 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxstein 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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