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Oslin Family History

Oslin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Åslin (see Aslin).

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


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Where is the Oslin family from?

You can see how Oslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Oslin families living in Georgia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Oslin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Oslin families in 1840.
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What did your Oslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oslin. 26% of Oslin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oslin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oslin were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Oslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslin 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Oslin. 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 595 military records available for the last name Oslin. For the veterans among your Oslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Oslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oslin in 1957 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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