Origins of the Oakshott surname
About the Oakshotts
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Interesting facts about Oakshott
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Oakshott surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Oakshotts most likely to marry?
Stoltses
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Our tell us which families married Oakshotts.
What are the most common Oakshott first names?
Robert
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Oakshotts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Oakshotts in 1921
Governess
7
Dressmaker
6
General Servant
6
Housekeeper
6
Laundress
6
Common male occupations for Oakshotts in 1921
Carpenter
44
Agricultural Labourer
7
Clerk
7
General Labourer
7
Accountant
6
