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Oakwood Family History

Oakwood 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: Haywood, Lockwood, Hagwood, Harwood, Yarwood, Garwood, Magwood

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Where is the Oakwood family from?

You can see how Oakwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oakwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Oakwood families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Oakwood's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oakwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakwood 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 Oakwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oakwood. 36% of Oakwood men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Oakwood women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oakwood were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Oakwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oakwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakwood 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Oakwood. 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 159 military records available for the last name Oakwood. For the veterans among your Oakwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakwood lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oakwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oakwood in 1958 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oakwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakwood 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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