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Oslun Family History

Oslun 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: Oslund, Oslin, Osbun, Osmun, Sun, Osman, Joslin, Osten, Osland, Olan

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Where is the Oslun family from?

You can see how Oslun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oslun families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Oslun families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Oslun's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Oslun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oslun 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 62 census records available for the last name Oslun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslun 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 Oslun. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oslun. For the veterans among your Oslun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslun lifespan?

Average Oslun life expectancy in 1976 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oslun 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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