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Oswall Family History

Oswall 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: Oswell, Oswald, Oswalt, Wall, Voshall, Boswell, Ostwald, Sall, Small

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Where is the Oswall family from?

You can see how Oswall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oswall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Oswall families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oswall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oswall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oswall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oswall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Oswall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswall 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Oswall. 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 58 military records available for the last name Oswall. For the veterans among your Oswall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oswall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oswall in 1968 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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