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Oshein Family History

Oshein 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: Shein, Stein, Shen, Osten, Osen, Schein, Shin, Shean, Rhein, Opheim

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Where is the Oshein family from?

You can see how Oshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oshein families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oshein's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Oshein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Oshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oshein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oshein. For the veterans among your Oshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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