Oswin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Oswin family

The surname Oswin was first found in Essex where they held a family seat. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1221 when Roger Oswin held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Oswin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Oswin research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Oswin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Oswin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oswin, Oswinde, Oswine, Oswynde, Oswyn, Ozwin, Ozwine, Ozwyne, Hoswin, Hoswyn, Hosewin, Housewin and many more.

Early Notables of the Oswin family

Distinguished members of the family include

Oswin of Essex

Oswin migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Oswin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Oswin, aged 25, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Northern Light" 1
Charles Oswin, aged 56, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "General Hewett"

Citations +

South Australian Register Monday 9th April 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Norther Light 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/northernlight1855.shtml