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Oschatz Family History

Oschatz 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: Schatz, Achatz, Schratz, Schantz, Schutz, Schartz, Tschantz, Shatz

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Where is the Oschatz family from?

You can see how Oschatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oschatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oschatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oschatz families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oschatz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oschatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oschatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oschatz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Oschatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oschatz 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Oschatz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Oschatz. For the veterans among your Oschatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oschatz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oschatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oschatz in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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