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Oxland Family History

Oxland Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Oseland, possibly from Exeland in Bickleigh near Exeter (Devon) which is recorded as Exelond in 129.

The place-name derives from the name of the river Exe + Old English land ‘land.’

There is, however, no evidence to link the medieval and post-medieval bearers cited here.

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


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You can see how Oxland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Oxland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Oxland families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oxland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Oxland families in 1891.
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What did your Oxland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oxland. 71% of Oxland 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%
  • Childrens Nurse
    7%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oxland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxland 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Oxland. 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 249 military records available for the last name Oxland. For the veterans among your Oxland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oxland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oxland in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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