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Oer Family History

Oer 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: Over, Ober, Oder, Ker, Orr, Oe, Ozer, Oser, Poer, Omer

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Where is the Oer family from?

You can see how Oer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oer 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 Oer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oer. 100% of Oer 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 Oer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oer 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Oer. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Oer. For the veterans among your Oer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1986, in the United States, Oer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oer in 1957 was 35, and 66 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oer 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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