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Oldin Family History

Oldin 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: Olin, Olden, Goldin, Olding, Olgin, Boldin, Olsen, Albin, Lin, Kolden

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Where is the Oldin family from?

You can see how Oldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oldin family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oldin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oldin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Oldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldin 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Oldin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Oldin. For the veterans among your Oldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Oldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oldin in 1977 was 71, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldin 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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