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Oinn Family History

Oinn 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: Kinn, Linn, Pinn, Finn, Ginn, Oien, Sinn, Rinn, Zinn, Dinn

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Where is the Oinn family from?

You can see how Oinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oinn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oinn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Oinn families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Oinn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oinn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid) were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oinn. 100% of Oinn men worked as a Builders Labourer and 50% of Oinn women worked as a Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Oinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oinn 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Oinn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Oinn. For the veterans among your Oinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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