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Oilshver Family History

Oilshver 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: Dilsaver, Fisher, Oliver, Risher, Silver, Pilcher, Disher, Hipsher

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oilshver 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 Oilshver ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oilshver ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Oilshver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oilshver 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oilshver. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Oilshver. For the veterans among your Oilshver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oilshver lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Oilshver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oilshver in 1982 was 83, and 96 in 1989.

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