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Osslvie Family History

Osslvie 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: Ogilvie, Ostlie, Salvi, Silvia, Leslie, Salvia, Emslie, Selvig

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Where is the Osslvie family from?

You can see how Osslvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osslvie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Osslvie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Osslvie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Osslvie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Osslvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osslvie 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 Osslvie. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Osslvie. For the veterans among your Osslvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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