Researching Eddie Oatman
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 17 people with the Oatman surname? In that year Oatman was ranked number 3562 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Eddie means "Form of EDWARD - guardian of prosperity" and is of English origin.
Records of Eddie Oatman on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Eddie Oatman and the Oatman Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Oatman Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Oatman family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 10 people with the Oatman surname in the UK? Oatman is now ranked number 4032 for popularity in the UK. |
Oatman Genealogy Databases
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Oatman Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Oatman surname in the USA? Oatman is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Oatman Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Eddie Oatman. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Eddie Oatman
Eddie Oatman
Edward Cole "Eddie" Oatman (June 10, 1889 – November 5, 1973) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was among the elite goal scorers of his era. Among his 32 years (1907–39) playing professional ice hockey, Oatman was named an all-star for ten consecutive seasons by the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA). He was a star with the Quebec Bulldogs when it won the 1912 Stanley Cup. Oatman played with clubs that won five league championships, and he was a successful coach and captain of five different hockey teams. His brother Russell also played professional ice hockey.
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Other names that sound a bit like Oatman
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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