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Oakhen Family History

Oakhen 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: Oakes, Oakey, Wathen, Achen, Aken, Bakken, Oakley, Oakman, Machen

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Where is the Oakhen family from?

You can see how Oakhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakhen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oakhen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oakhen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Oakhen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakhen 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 4 census records available for the last name Oakhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakhen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oakhen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oakhen. For the veterans among your Oakhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakhen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Oakhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oakhen in 1974 was 55, and 55 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakhen 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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