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Oent Family History

Oent 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: Oest, Dent, Kent, Gent, Oen, Lent, Vent, Bent, Went, Ent

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Where is the Oent family from?

You can see how Oent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oent family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Oent families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Oent families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oent's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oent 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 177 census records available for the last name Oent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oent 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 Oent. 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 743 military records available for the last name Oent. For the veterans among your Oent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oent 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oent

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