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Oswalt Family History

Oswalt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Oswald.

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


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Where is the Oswalt family from?

You can see how Oswalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswalt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oswalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Oswalt family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oswalt's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Oswalt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oswalt 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 Oswalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oswalt. 35% of Oswalt men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Oswalt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oswalt were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Oswalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswalt 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Oswalt. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Oswalt. For the veterans among your Oswalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswalt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Oswalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oswalt in 1944 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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