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Oatis Name Meaning

Altered form of Otis itself a variant of Oates .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ottis, Oats, Oatts, Otis, Havis, Catts, Matis, Patin, Ortis, Caris

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Where is the Oatis family from?

You can see how Oatis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oatis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Oatis families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Oatis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Oatis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oatis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oatis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oatis. 49% of Oatis men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Oatis women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oatis were Printer and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Printer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oatis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatis 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Oatis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 843 military records available for the last name Oatis. For the veterans among your Oatis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Oatis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oatis in 1947 was 30, and 68 in 2004.

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