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Oasheim Family History

Oasheim Name 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: Hashim, Manheim, Opheim, Borsheim, Nesheim, Hashem, Washer, Shim

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Where is the Oasheim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oasheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oasheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oasheim. 100% of Oasheim men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Oasheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oasheim 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Oasheim. 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 10 military records available for the last name Oasheim. For the veterans among your Oasheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oasheim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oasheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oasheim in 1968 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

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