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Oxenden Family History

Oxenden 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: Brenden, Oxendine, Olender, Menden, Orender, Heiden, Eden, Linden

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Where is the Oxenden family from?

You can see how Oxenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxenden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oxenden family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oxenden's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Oxenden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxenden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oxenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oxenden. 100% of Oxenden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Oxenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxenden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oxenden. 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 19 military records available for the last name Oxenden. For the veterans among your Oxenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxenden lifespan?

Average Oxenden life expectancy in 1980 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxenden 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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