Oswick Family History

Oswick Surname Meaning

Oxwick (Norfolk) is recorded as Ossuic in 1086 and Oxewic in 124. The historical names highlight the evolution of the place over time.

The place-name derives from Old English oxa meaning ‘ox’.

Additionally, it incorporates wīc, which translates to ‘specialized or outlying farm’.

This etymology reflects the agricultural practices and land use in the region during the period when the names were first established.

The combination of these terms signifies a specific type of farmstead associated with cattle, particularly oxen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Swick, Goswick, Joswick, Orwick, Wick, Beswick, Zwick, Howick, Fosdick, Orrick

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You can see how Oswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oswick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Oswick family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oswick's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Oswick families in 1911.

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What did your Oswick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oswick.

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There are 268 immigration records available for the last name Oswick. 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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There are 174 military records available for the last name Oswick. For the veterans among your Oswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Oswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oswick in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 1993.

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Oswick Surname Meaning

Oxwick (Norfolk) is recorded as Ossuic in 1086 and Oxewic in 124. The historical names highlight the evolution of the place over time.

The place-name derives from Old English oxa meaning ‘ox’.

Additionally, it incorporates wīc, which translates to ‘specialized or outlying farm’.

This etymology reflects the agricultural practices and land use in the region during the period when the names were first established.

The combination of these terms signifies a specific type of farmstead associated with cattle, particularly oxen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Oswick family from?

What did your Oswick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oswick.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rancher

100%

What Oswick family records will you find?

What is the average Oswick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Oswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oswick in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 1993.

Oswick Family History

Oswick Surname Meaning

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Oswick Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Oswick

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Where is the Oswick family from?

What did your Oswick ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Passenger List

Military Records

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