This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oakerman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oakerman Family History

Oakerman 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: Ockerman, Akerman, Ackerman, Waterman, Lockerman, Opferman, Laderman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oakerman family from?

You can see how Oakerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oakerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oakerman families living in Oregon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oakerman's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Oakerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Oakerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Oakerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakerman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Oakerman

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Oakerman. 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.

View all Oakerman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Oakerman. For the veterans among your Oakerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oakerman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oakerman family history

Discover More

What is the average Oakerman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Oakerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oakerman in 1969 was 58, and 74 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oakerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakerman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oakerman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial