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Oaksford Family History

Oaksford 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: Hansford, Bassford, Ransford, Lansford, Wakeford, Gaisford, Basford

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Where is the Oaksford family from?

You can see how Oaksford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oaksford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oaksford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Oaksford families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Oaksford's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Oaksford families in 1891.
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What did your Oaksford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Glove Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oaksford. 100% of Oaksford men worked as a Leather Glove Cutter and 67% of Oaksford 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Leather Glove Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Millinery Copyist
    17%

What Oaksford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Oaksford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oaksford 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oaksford. 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 124 military records available for the last name Oaksford. For the veterans among your Oaksford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oaksford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oaksford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oaksford in 1966 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oaksford 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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