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Osslin Family History

Osslin 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, Maslin, Joslin, Olin, Asselin, Aslin, Ostling, Selin, Rossin

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Where is the Osslin family from?

You can see how Osslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osslin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Osslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Osslin families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Osslin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Osslin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Osslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osslin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Osslin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Osslin. For the veterans among your Osslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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