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Oskin Family History

Oskin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hoskin.

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


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Where is the Oskin family from?

You can see how Oskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Oskin families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oskin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oskin families in 1891.
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What did your Oskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oskin. 32% of Oskin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Oskin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oskin were Weaver and Cashier.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Engineer
    13%
  • Weaver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskin 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Oskin. 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 224 military records available for the last name Oskin. For the veterans among your Oskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Oskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oskin in 1960 was 45, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskin 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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