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Oakleaf Family History

Oakleaf Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Swedish Eklöf (see Eklof) and German Eichenlaub.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oakleaf family from?

You can see how Oakleaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakleaf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oakleaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oakleaf families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oakleaf's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Oakleaf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakleaf 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 Oakleaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oakleaf. 47% of Oakleaf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Oakleaf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oakleaf were Laborer and Home Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Receptionist
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Home Maker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oakleaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakleaf 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Oakleaf. 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 339 military records available for the last name Oakleaf. For the veterans among your Oakleaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakleaf lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Oakleaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oakleaf in 1948 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakleaf 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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