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Oakill Family History

Oakill 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: Hamill, Magill, Kill, Madill, Offill, Havill, Cavill, Dahill, Gaskill

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Where is the Oakill family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakill 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 Oakill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oakill. 50% of Oakill men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Independent Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Oakill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakill 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oakill. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oakill. For the veterans among your Oakill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Oakill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oakill in 1980 was 83, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakill 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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