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Oshrin Family History

Oshrin 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: Shin, Osorio, Sorin, Shein, Oshman, Estrin, Sarin, Ohlin, Shain

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Where is the Oshrin family from?

You can see how Oshrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oshrin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Oshrin families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oshrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oshrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oshrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oshrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oshrin. 34% of Oshrin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Photo Mounts
    34%
  • Buyer
    34%

What Oshrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Oshrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oshrin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Oshrin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Oshrin. For the veterans among your Oshrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oshrin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oshrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oshrin in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oshrin 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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