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Oackes Family History

Oackes 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: Oakes, Mackes, Backes, Hacker, Packer, Backer, Acker, Backus, Takes

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Where is the Oackes family from?

You can see how Oackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oackes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Oackes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Oackes families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oackes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oackes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Oackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oackes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oackes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oackes. For the veterans among your Oackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oackes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Oackes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oackes in 1977 was 73, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oackes 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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