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Oatkin Family History

Oatkin 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: Atkin, Watkin, Matkin, Hankin, Haskin, Makin, Gatlin, Satin, Lakin

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Where is the Oatkin family from?

You can see how Oatkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatkin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oatkin families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatkin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oatkin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oatkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatkin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oatkin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oatkin. For the veterans among your Oatkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatkin lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Oatkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oatkin in 1998 was 85, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatkin 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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