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Oikle Family History

Oikle 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: Mikle, Wikle, Pike, Pille, Idle, Tickle, Hille, Finkle, Miele, Kile

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Where is the Oikle family from?

You can see how Oikle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oikle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oikle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Oikle families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oikle's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Oikle families in 1911.
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What did your Oikle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Oikle. 42% of Oikle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oikle women worked as a Domestic.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Fisherman
    9%
  • Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Oikle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Oikle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oikle 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Oikle. 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 120 military records available for the last name Oikle. For the veterans among your Oikle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oikle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Oikle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oikle in 1959 was 34, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oikle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oikle 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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