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Oenton Family History

Oenton Name 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: Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton, Lenton, Renton, Penton

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Where is the Oenton family from?

You can see how Oenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oenton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Oenton families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oenton's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Oenton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Oenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oenton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oenton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oenton. For the veterans among your Oenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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