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Oare Family History

Oare Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English ore ‘(river)bank’ (Old English ōra)

or a habitational name from any of several places

(in Kent, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Somerset) named with this word.

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


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Where is the Oare family from?

You can see how Oare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oare family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Oare families living in Northumberland. This was about 21% of all the recorded Oare's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Oare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oare 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 Oare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oare. 72% of Oare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oare 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Oare. 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 904 military records available for the last name Oare. For the veterans among your Oare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oare lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oare in 1964 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oare 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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