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Oshant Family History

Oshant 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: Shan, Osman, Osland, Sant, Shane, Shang, Oshman, Chant, Shaft, Shand

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Where is the Oshant family from?

You can see how Oshant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oshant family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oshant ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Oshant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshant 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oshant. 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 41 military records available for the last name Oshant. For the veterans among your Oshant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshant lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Oshant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oshant in 1973 was 82, and 89 in 1999.

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