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Oaden Family History

Oaden 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: Oden, Olden, Laden, Kaden, Vaden, Naden, Aden, Faden, Odden, Ogden

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Where is the Oaden family from?

You can see how Oaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oaden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oaden family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oaden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oaden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oaden. 100% of Oaden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Oaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oaden 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oaden. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oaden. For the veterans among your Oaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oaden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Oaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oaden in 1971 was 61, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oaden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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