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Oatmen Family History

Oatmen 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: Oatman, Osten, Mammen, Katzen, Kamen, Carmen, Almen, Oommen, Dahmen

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Where is the Oatmen family from?

You can see how Oatmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatmen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oatmen families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatmen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Oatmen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Oatmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatmen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oatmen. 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 Oatmen. For the veterans among your Oatmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatmen lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Oatmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oatmen in 1996 was 91, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatmen 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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