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Oankes Family History

Oankes 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: Oakes, Hankes, Bankes, Anker, Banks, Sankey, Banker, Hanke, Takes

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Where is the Oankes family from?

You can see how Oankes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oankes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Oankes families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oankes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Oankes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Oankes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oankes 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 Oankes. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oankes. For the veterans among your Oankes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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