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Oakeshott Family History

Oakeshott Surname Meaning

see Oakshott.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Oakeshott family from?

You can see how Oakeshott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakeshott family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Oakeshott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Oakeshott families living in Middlesex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Oakeshott's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Oakeshott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakeshott 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 Oakeshott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oakeshott. 100% of Oakeshott men worked as a Civil Servant (retired) and 70% of Oakeshott 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Civil Servant (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutiesprivate Means
    16%

What Oakeshott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oakeshott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakeshott 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Oakeshott. 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 29 military records available for the last name Oakeshott. For the veterans among your Oakeshott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakeshott lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Oakeshott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oakeshott in 1982 was 76, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakeshott 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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