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Oerton Family History

Oerton Surname Meaning

variant of Overton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Oerton family from?

You can see how Oerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Oerton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Oerton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Oerton families in 1891.
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What did your Oerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oerton. 100% of Oerton men worked as a Solicitor and 100% of Oerton women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Oerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oerton 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Oerton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Oerton. For the veterans among your Oerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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