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Oatton Family History

Oatton 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: Hatton, Catton, Watton, Tatton, Gatton, Patton, Batton, Matton

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Where is the Oatton family from?

You can see how Oatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oatton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oatton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Oatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatton 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 immigration records available for the last name Oatton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oatton. For the veterans among your Oatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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