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Oab Family History

Oab 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: Oak, Oas, Lab, Han, Yan, May, Pan, Hay, Ham, Pak

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Where is the Oab family from?

You can see how Oab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oab family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Oab families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Oab family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Oab's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Oab families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Oab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oab 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oab. 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 Oab. For the veterans among your Oab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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