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Oslwin Family History

Oslwin 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: Oslin, Joslin, Olin, Aslin, Alwin, Goslin, Ohlin, Orlin, Olgin, Oskin

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Where is the Oslwin family from?

You can see how Oslwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslwin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oslwin family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oslwin's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Oslwin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Oslwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslwin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oslwin. 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 Oslwin. For the veterans among your Oslwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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