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Oarson Family History

Oarson 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: Parson, Marson, Sarson, Garson, Larson, Karson, Farson, Carson

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Where is the Oarson family from?

You can see how Oarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oarson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Oarson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oarson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Oarson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oarson 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 Oarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oarson. 100% of Oarson men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Oarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oarson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oarson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oarson. For the veterans among your Oarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oarson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oarson 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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