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Oadis Family History

Oadis 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: Oatis, Kadis, Vadas, Paris, Danis, Ades, Rais, Manis, Rodis, Matis

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Where is the Oadis family from?

You can see how Oadis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oadis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oadis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Oadis families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oadis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oadis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Oadis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oadis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oadis. 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 Oadis. For the veterans among your Oadis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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