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Oskins Family History

Oskins Name 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: Hoskins, Oskin, Askins, Eskins, Hopkins, Hoskin, Dockins, Askin

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Where is the Oskins family from?

You can see how Oskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oskins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Oskins families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oskins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oskins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oskins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oskins. 27% of Oskins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Oskins women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oskins were Manager and Nurse. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskins 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Oskins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 360 military records available for the last name Oskins. For the veterans among your Oskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Oskins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oskins in 1961 was 48, and 72 in 2003.

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