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Oaten Family History

Oaten Surname Meaning

variant of Otton; compare Oates.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oaten family from?

You can see how Oaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oaten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oaten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Oaten families living in Somerset. This was about 47% of all the recorded Oaten's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Oaten families in 1891.
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What did your Oaten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oaten. 15% of Oaten men worked as a Farm Labourer and 77% of Oaten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oaten were Bread Baker and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • Gardener Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Alt Round Farm Labou
    10%
  • Bread Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Oaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oaten 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Oaten. 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 590 military records available for the last name Oaten. For the veterans among your Oaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oaten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oaten in 1962 was 66, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oaten 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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