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Osbin Family History

Osbin 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: Orbin, Oslin, Osbun, Oskin, Osbon, Sabin, Albin, Osman, Lubin, Rubin

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Where is the Osbin family from?

You can see how Osbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Osbin families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Osbin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osbin 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 Osbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osbin. 100% of Osbin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Osbin women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Osbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Osbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbin 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 Osbin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Osbin. For the veterans among your Osbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osbin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Osbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osbin in 1965 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osbin 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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