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Oakshot Family History

Oakshot 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: Baksh, Bakshi, Jaskot, Oaks, Bakst, Mailhot, Oathout, Lakso, Cashon

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Where is the Oakshot family from?

You can see how Oakshot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakshot family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Oakshot families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Oakshot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oakshot families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Oakshot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakshot 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Oakshot. 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 34 military records available for the last name Oakshot. For the veterans among your Oakshot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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