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Oatman Family History

Oatman Surname Meaning

Variant of Outman a surname of German or Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Oatman family from?

You can see how Oatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Oatman families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oatman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Oatman families in 1891.
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What did your Oatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oatman. 21% of Oatman men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Oatman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oatman were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Oatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatman 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Oatman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oatman. For the veterans among your Oatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oatman in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatman 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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