Origins of the Oates surname
About the Oateses
We have a total of 52385 records for people with the last name Oates.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Oateses.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Oates family's history
Interesting facts about Oates
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Oateses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Oates first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Oateses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Oateses in 1921
Dressmaker
139
General Servant Domestic
92
Charwoman
91
Domestic Servant
89
Cotton Weaver
72
Common male occupations for Oateses in 1921
Coal Miner
203
General Labourer
137
Cutler
114
Farmer
112
Butcher
96
