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Origins of the Oatley surname

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Where do most Oatleys live?

In 1921, most Oatleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Oatleys

How common is your surname?

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We have 3,970 records for the Oatley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Oatleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Oatley first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Oatleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Oatleys in 1921
Dressmaker

27

Laundress

19

General Servant

12

Widow

11

Domestic Servant

10

Common Male occupations for Oatleys in 1921
General Labourer

32

Butcher

20

Agricultural Labourer

19

Mariner

17

Bricklayer

12

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