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Oshiro Family History

Oshiro Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 小城 ‘small castle’. It is descended from the Minamoto clan.

(Ōshiro): written 大城 ‘large castle’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

(Ōshiro): written 大代 ‘great generation’.

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


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You can see how Oshiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshiro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oshiro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oshiro family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshiro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oshiro families in 1911.
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What did your Oshiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oshiro. 34% of Oshiro 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
    34%
  • Tipper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Oshiro. 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 860 military records available for the last name Oshiro. For the veterans among your Oshiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshiro lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Oshiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oshiro in 1953 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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