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Oas Family History

Oas Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Swedish Aas and Ås.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oas family from?

You can see how Oas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Oas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oas families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oas's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Oas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oas 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 Oas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oas. 20% of Oas men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Oas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oas were Salesman and Proprietor Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Proprietor Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oas 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Oas. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Oas. For the veterans among your Oas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Oas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oas in 1956 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oas 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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