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Oakander Family History

Oakander 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: Oblander, Olander, Iskander, Mander, Lavender, Kader, Lander, Wander

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakander 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 31 census records available for the last name Oakander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakander 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oakander. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Oakander. For the veterans among your Oakander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Oakander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oakander in 1968 was 85, and 68 in 1994.

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