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Oshman Family History

Oshman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from either of two places called Oshmyany, one now in Belarus, the other (Ašmena) in Lithuania in Vilnius region.

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


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Where is the Oshman family from?

You can see how Oshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Oshman families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Oshman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oshman families in 1911.
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What did your Oshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oshman. 19% of Oshman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Oshman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oshman were Coal Miner and Bookeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Coal Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Bookeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshman 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Oshman. 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 231 military records available for the last name Oshman. For the veterans among your Oshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oshman in 1955 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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