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Oatway Family History

Oatway Surname Meaning

see Ottaway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oatway family from?

You can see how Oatway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oatway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Oatway families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oatway's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Oatway families in 1891.
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What did your Oatway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oatway. 43% of Oatway men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Oatway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oatway were Builders Labourer and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Oatway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatway 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Oatway. 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 325 military records available for the last name Oatway. For the veterans among your Oatway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatway lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Oatway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oatway in 1961 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatway 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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