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Osin Family History

Osin 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: Osen, Olin, Rosin, Sosin, Sin, Kosin, Okin, Oslin, Oskin, Son

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Where is the Osin family from?

You can see how Osin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Osin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Osin families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Osin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Osin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osin 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 Osin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Osin. 100% of Osin women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Osin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osin 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Osin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Osin. For the veterans among your Osin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Osin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Osin in 1964 was 67, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Osin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osin 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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