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Oatman Name Meaning

Variant of Outman a surname of German or Dutch origin.

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


Similar surnames: Tatman, Patman, Oakman, Oman, Radman, Osman, Boatman, Layman, Ostman

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Where is the Oatman family from?

You can see how Oatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 69 Oatman families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oatman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oatman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oatman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oatman. 55% of Oatman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Farmer R
    10%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Oatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatman 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Oatman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oatman. For the veterans among your Oatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oatman in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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