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Oxtaley Family History

Oxtaley 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: Staley, Paley, Vitale, Whaley, Caley, Stanley, Healey, Axley, Astley

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Where is the Oxtaley family from?

You can see how Oxtaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxtaley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Oxtaley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Oxtaley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxtaley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oxtaley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oxtaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxtaley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oxtaley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oxtaley. For the veterans among your Oxtaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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