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Oechler Family History

Oechler Surname 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: Bechler, Mechler, Hechler, Oehler, Lechler, Sechler, Becher, Ohler

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Where is the Oechler family from?

You can see how Oechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oechler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Oechler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oechler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oechler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oechler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oechler. 67% of Oechler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Oechler women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Oechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Oechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oechler 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Oechler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Oechler. For the veterans among your Oechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oechler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Oechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oechler in 1961 was 56, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oechler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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