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Oakdale Family History

Oakdale 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: Dale, Ladage, Kale, Wardle, Sandall, Langdale, Hakala, Mandile

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Where is the Oakdale family from?

You can see how Oakdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakdale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oakdale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oakdale family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oakdale's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Oakdale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Oakdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakdale 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oakdale. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oakdale. For the veterans among your Oakdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakdale lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Oakdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oakdale in 1979 was 84, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakdale 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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