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Oshinn Family History

Oshinn 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: Shinn, Yoshino, Shin, Shine, Hoshino, Oshiro, Sinn, Oshman, Oshita

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Where is the Oshinn family from?

You can see how Oshinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshinn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oshinn family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oshinn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oshinn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Oshinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshinn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oshinn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oshinn. For the veterans among your Oshinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshinn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Oshinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oshinn in 1976 was 60, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshinn 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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