This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Osolin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Osolin Family History

Osolin 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: Solin, Oslin, Joslin, Solis, Polin, Doolin, Osorio, Molin, Olin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Osolin family from?

You can see how Osolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Osolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Osolin family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osolin's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Osolin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osolin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Osolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osolin. 34% of Osolin men worked as a Machinist.

View Census Data for Osolin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Osolin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Osolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osolin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Osolin

Passenger Lists

There are 486 immigration records available for the last name Osolin. 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.

View all Osolin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Osolin. For the veterans among your Osolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Osolin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Osolin family history

Discover More

What is the average Osolin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Osolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Osolin in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osolin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osolin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Osolin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial