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Oslai Family History

Oslai 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: Osman, Osland, Olan, Lai, Islam, Oscar, Slay, Osaki, Ola, Islas

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Where is the Oslai family from?

You can see how Oslai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oslai family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oslai's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Oslai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oslai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oslai ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Oslai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslai 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 Oslai. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oslai. For the veterans among your Oslai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Oslai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oslai in 1972 was 77, and 84 in 1999.

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