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Oswell Family History

Oswell Name Meaning

English: variant of Oswald . Irish (Ulster): adopted as an English equivalent of Gaelic Ó hEodhusa ‘descendant of Eodhus’ (see Hussey ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Doswell, Oswald, Boswell, Olwell, Sewell, Elwell, Powell, Rowell

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Where is the Oswell family from?

You can see how Oswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Oswell families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Oswell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oswell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oswell. 100% of Oswell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Oswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswell 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Oswell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 844 military records available for the last name Oswell. For the veterans among your Oswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oswell in 1959 was 53, and 62 in 2004.

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