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Oileman Family History

Oileman Name 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: Wileman, Hileman, Coleman, Alleman, Billman, Pillman, Goleman

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Where is the Oileman family from?

You can see how Oileman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oileman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oileman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Oileman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oileman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oileman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oileman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oileman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Oileman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oileman 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 Oileman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oileman. For the veterans among your Oileman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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