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Oaks Family History

Oaks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Oakes. Americanized form of Jewish Ochs.

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


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Where is the Oaks family from?

You can see how Oaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oaks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 58 Oaks families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Oaks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oaks families in 1911.
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What did your Oaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Oaks. 68% of Oaks men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oaks women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oaks were Doctor and None.

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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
    68%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Doctor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    60%
  • None
    40%

What Oaks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Oaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oaks 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oaks. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Oaks. For the veterans among your Oaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oaks lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Oaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oaks in 1949 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oaks 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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