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Oins Family History

Oins 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: Lins, Pins, Zins, Oines, Goins, Bins, Yin, King, Ling, Jin

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Where is the Oins family from?

You can see how Oins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Oins family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Oins's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Oins families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Oins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oins 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oins. 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 386 military records available for the last name Oins. For the veterans among your Oins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Oins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oins in 1968 was 58, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oins 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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