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Oadams Family History

Oadams 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: Adams, Adam, Vadas, Badami, Adami, Ladas, Mcadams, Wadhams, Badamo

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Where is the Oadams family from?

You can see how Oadams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oadams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oadams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Oadams families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oadams's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Oadams families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Oadams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oadams 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oadams. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oadams. For the veterans among your Oadams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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