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Oanson Family History

Oanson 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: Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Manson, Janson, Ganson, Sanson, Danson, Manton

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Where is the Oanson family from?

You can see how Oanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oanson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Oanson families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Oanson family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Oanson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oanson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Oanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oanson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oanson. 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 Oanson. For the veterans among your Oanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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