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Osinski Family History

Osinski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Osiński): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Poland called Osiny or Osina.

These locations are named with the Polish word osina, which translates to ‘aspen (tree)’.

The name reflects a connection to specific geographic locations in Poland.

It highlights the significance of natural elements, like the aspen tree, in the naming conventions.

This underscores the cultural and environmental ties people have with their homeland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Osinski family from?

You can see how Osinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Osinski families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Osinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Osinski families in 1880.
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What did your Osinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osinski. 26% of Osinski men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Osinski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Osinski were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Osinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osinski 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Osinski. 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 Osinski. For the veterans among your Osinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osinski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Osinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Osinski in 1948 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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