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Oxnam Family History

Oxnam Surname Meaning

see Oxenham.

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


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Where is the Oxnam family from?

You can see how Oxnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxnam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oxnam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Oxnam families living in Cornwall. This was about 90% of all the recorded Oxnam's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Oxnam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxnam 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 Oxnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oxnam. 100% of Oxnam men worked as a Dairyman and 67% of Oxnam 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

  • Dairyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Oxnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oxnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxnam 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Oxnam. 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 195 military records available for the last name Oxnam. For the veterans among your Oxnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxnam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oxnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oxnam in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxnam 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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