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Oswill Family History

Oswill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oswell, Oswald, Will, Still, Boswell, Offill, Doswell, Olwell, Estill

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Where is the Oswill family from?

You can see how Oswill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oswill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oswill families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Oswill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oswill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oswill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Oswill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oswill. 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 78 military records available for the last name Oswill. For the veterans among your Oswill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Oswill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oswill in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oswill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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