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Oswin Family History

Oswin Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Oswin (Old English Ōswine composed of the elements ōs ‘god’ + wine ‘friend’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oswin family from?

You can see how Oswin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oswin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oswin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Oswin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Oswin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Oswin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oswin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oswin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oswin. 34% of Oswin men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Oswin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oswin were Radial Driller Rof and Pensioner.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Hosiery Trimmer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Radial Driller Rof
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Pensioner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Oswin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oswin 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Oswin. 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 683 military records available for the last name Oswin. For the veterans among your Oswin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oswin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Oswin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Oswin in 1969 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oswin 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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