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Oi Family History

Oi Surname Meaning

Japanese (Ōi): written 大井 ‘large well’. It is found in central and eastern Japan.

Japanese (Ōi): written 多 ‘many’. It was pronounced Oho in ancient times and is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku. It is not common in modern Japan.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 黃 see Huang.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 韋 see Wei.

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


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You can see how Oi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Oi families living in Hawaii. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Oi families in 1920.
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What did your Oi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oi. 100% of Oi men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 933 immigration records available for the last name Oi. 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 197 military records available for the last name Oi. For the veterans among your Oi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oi in 1966 was 81, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oi 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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