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Oshinsky Family History

Oshinsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Osinski.

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


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Where is the Oshinsky family from?

You can see how Oshinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshinsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Oshinsky families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oshinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshinsky families in 1880.
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What did your Oshinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oshinsky. 40% of Oshinsky men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Oshinsky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oshinsky were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Examiner
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Oshinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oshinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshinsky 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Oshinsky. 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 165 military records available for the last name Oshinsky. For the veterans among your Oshinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshinsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Oshinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oshinsky in 1960 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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