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Osington Family History

Osington 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: Ovington, Covington, Hoisington, Sinton, Kington, Edington, Essington

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Where is the Osington family from?

You can see how Osington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Osington families living in Glamorgan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Osington's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Osington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Osington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Osington. 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 Osington. For the veterans among your Osington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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