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Oaksholt Family History

Oaksholt 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: Overholt, Rosholt, Bockholt, Oathout, Loadholt, Arnholt, Rockholt

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Where is the Oaksholt family from?

You can see how Oaksholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oaksholt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Oaksholt families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oaksholt's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Oaksholt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oaksholt 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 Oaksholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oaksholt. 100% of Oaksholt 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Oaksholt lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oaksholt

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