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Oattes Family History

Oattes Surname Meaning

see Oates.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oattes family from?

You can see how Oattes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oattes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oattes families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Oattes families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oattes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Oattes families in 1891.
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What did your Oattes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oattes. 100% of Oattes women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Oattes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oattes 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 Oattes. 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 51 military records available for the last name Oattes. For the veterans among your Oattes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oattes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Oattes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oattes in 1976 was 60, and 4 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oattes 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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