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Oesau Family History

Oesau 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: Esau, Oest, Cesar, Oeser, Opsal, Cesa, Besaw, Ossa, Mesa, Beau

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Where is the Oesau family from?

You can see how Oesau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oesau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Oesau families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Oesau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oesau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oesau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Oesau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesau 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Oesau. 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 125 military records available for the last name Oesau. For the veterans among your Oesau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesau lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Oesau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oesau in 1954 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oesau 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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