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Oechsle Family History

Oechsle Surname Meaning

South German (also Öchsle): nickname from a diminutive of Ochs ‘ox’. Compare Axley and Exley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oechsle family from?

You can see how Oechsle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oechsle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oechsle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Oechsle families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Oechsle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oechsle families in 1880.
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What did your Oechsle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oechsle. 30% of Oechsle men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oechsle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oechsle were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Oechsle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oechsle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oechsle 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Oechsle. 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 476 military records available for the last name Oechsle. For the veterans among your Oechsle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oechsle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Oechsle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oechsle in 1952 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oechsle 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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