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Oadson Family History

Oadson 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: Madson, Gadson, Ladson, Samson, Parson, Jason, Anson, Hasson, Goodson

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Where is the Oadson family from?

You can see how Oadson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oadson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oadson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oadson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oadson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oadson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Oadson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oadson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oadson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oadson. For the veterans among your Oadson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oadson lifespan?

Average Oadson life expectancy in 1968 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oadson 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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