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Oakhurst Family History

Oakhurst 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: Ashurst, Bathurst, Hayhurst, Akehurst, Parkhurst, Warhurst, Barkhurst

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Where is the Oakhurst family from?

You can see how Oakhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakhurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oakhurst families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oakhurst family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Oakhurst's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oakhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakhurst 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 571 census records available for the last name Oakhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oakhurst. For the veterans among your Oakhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakhurst lifespan?

Average Oakhurst life expectancy in 1996 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakhurst 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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