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Oatwell Family History

Oatwell 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: Atwell, Otwell, Oswell, Maxwell, Bagwell, Harwell, Hartwell, Cantwell

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Where is the Oatwell family from?

You can see how Oatwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oatwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oatwell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oatwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oatwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Oatwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatwell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oatwell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oatwell. For the veterans among your Oatwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Oatwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oatwell in 1969 was 70, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatwell 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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