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Oatson Family History

Oatson 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: Matson, Watson, Latson, Gatson, Batson, Hatton, Samson, Orton, Parson

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Where is the Oatson family from?

You can see how Oatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Oatson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Oatson family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatson's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Oatson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oatson 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 Oatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oatson. 100% of Oatson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oatson women worked as a Cook.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Oatson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Oatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oatson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Oatson. For the veterans among your Oatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Oatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oatson in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oatson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatson 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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