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Oehmcke Family History

Oehmcke 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: Oehmke, Boehmke, Ehmke, Oehlke, Lemcke, Oehme, Oelke, Hacke, Reincke

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Where is the Oehmcke family from?

You can see how Oehmcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehmcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehmcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oehmcke families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehmcke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Oehmcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehmcke 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 Oehmcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oehmcke. 100% of Oehmcke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Oehmcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Oehmcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehmcke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Oehmcke. 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 41 military records available for the last name Oehmcke. For the veterans among your Oehmcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehmcke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Oehmcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oehmcke in 1967 was 89, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oehmcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehmcke 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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