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Osling Family History

Osling 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: Gosling, Ostling, Osting, Oslin, Ling, Joslin, Bolling, Osland

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Where is the Osling family from?

You can see how Osling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Osling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Osling family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Osling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Osling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osling 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 Osling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osling. 100% of Osling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Osling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Osling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osling 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Osling. 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 21 military records available for the last name Osling. For the veterans among your Osling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Osling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Osling in 1965 was 76, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osling 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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