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Oaster Family History

Oaster 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: Master, Oster, Easter, Paster, Laster, Kaster, Aster, Oyster, Oester

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Where is the Oaster family from?

You can see how Oaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Oaster families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Oaster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oaster 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 Oaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oaster. 43% of Oaster men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oaster women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oaster were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Oaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oaster 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Oaster. 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 197 military records available for the last name Oaster. For the veterans among your Oaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oaster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oaster in 1963 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oaster 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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