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Oathout Family History

Oathout Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Oothout: possibly a topographic name composed of ooft ‘fruit’ + hout ‘wood’. The surname Oothout is very rare in the Netherlands.

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


Similar surnames: Kathol, Teachout, Matheus, Hathcoat, Lathon, Bookhout, Matott, Trout

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Where is the Oathout family from?

You can see how Oathout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oathout family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oathout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Oathout families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oathout's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oathout families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oathout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oathout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oathout. 30% of Oathout men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Oathout women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oathout were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Home Worker
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oathout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oathout 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Oathout. 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 477 military records available for the last name Oathout. For the veterans among your Oathout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oathout lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oathout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oathout in 1958 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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