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Oarr Family History

Oarr 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: Barr, Garr, Orr, Marr, Parr, Carr, Tarr, Farr, Darr, Warr

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Where is the Oarr family from?

You can see how Oarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oarr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oarr families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oarr families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Oarr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oarr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oarr. 100% of Oarr 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Oarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oarr 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Oarr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Oarr. For the veterans among your Oarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oarr lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Oarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oarr in 1969 was 67, and 67 in 1993.

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