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Oakshott Family History

Oakshott Surname Meaning

from Oakshott in Froxfield (Hants) which is recorded as ac sceates in the 10th century.

The place-name derives from Old English āc ‘oak’ + scēat ‘corner’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oakshott family from?

You can see how Oakshott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakshott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Oakshott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Oakshott families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oakshott's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Oakshott families in 1891.
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What did your Oakshott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oakshott. 60% of Oakshott men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Oakshott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oakshott were Railway Clerk (retired) and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Railway Clerk (retired)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Home Duties
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 797 immigration records available for the last name Oakshott. 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 226 military records available for the last name Oakshott. For the veterans among your Oakshott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakshott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Oakshott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oakshott in 1968 was 69, and 71 in 2000.

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