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Oakenfell Family History

Oakenfell 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: Ravenell, Bakewell, Ockenfels, Grenfell, Kendell, Kennell, Mansell

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Where is the Oakenfell family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oakenfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakenfell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oakenfell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oakenfell. For the veterans among your Oakenfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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