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Osbowin Family History

Osbowin 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: Osbourn, Osborn, Osbon, Bodin, Osborne, Osorio, Raboin, Slowik, Sorin

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Where is the Osbowin family from?

You can see how Osbowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbowin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Osbowin family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbowin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Osbowin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Osbowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbowin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Osbowin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Osbowin. For the veterans among your Osbowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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