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Oatt Family History

Oatt 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: Ott, Batt, Hatt, Catt, Gatt, Katt, Matt, Natt, Latt, Watt

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Where is the Oatt family from?

You can see how Oatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Oatt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oatt. 100% of Oatt 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Oatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatt 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Oatt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Oatt. For the veterans among your Oatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Oatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oatt in 1973 was 67, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatt 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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