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Osherow Family History

Osherow Surname 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: Oshiro, Ostrow, Sherod, Shero, Sherrow, Osher, Totherow, Sheron

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Where is the Osherow family from?

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

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Osherow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Osherow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osherow 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Osherow. 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 61 military records available for the last name Osherow. For the veterans among your Osherow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osherow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Osherow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Osherow in 1966 was 70, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osherow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osherow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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