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Oakleigh Family History

Oakleigh 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: Farleigh, Raleigh, Rawleigh, Wadleigh, Leigh, Sleigh, Cobleigh

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Where is the Oakleigh family from?

You can see how Oakleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakleigh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Oakleigh families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oakleigh's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Oakleigh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oakleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakleigh 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Oakleigh. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oakleigh. For the veterans among your Oakleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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