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Oyne Family History

Oyne 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: Coyne, Oye, Tyne, Boyne, Lyne, Goyne, Doyne, Orne, Hoyne, Wyne

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Where is the Oyne family from?

You can see how Oyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Oyne families living in Kent. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oyne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oyne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Oyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyne 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oyne. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oyne. For the veterans among your Oyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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