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Oapson Family History

Oapson 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: Rapson, Papson, Mapson, Samson, Parson, Jason, Kaplon, Anson, Hasson

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Where is the Oapson family from?

You can see how Oapson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oapson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oapson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Oapson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oapson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Oapson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oapson 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 Oapson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oapson. For the veterans among your Oapson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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