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Oeters Family History

Oeters 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: Peters, Deters, Teters, Peter, Oster, Otter, Evers, Oeser, Waters

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Where is the Oeters family from?

You can see how Oeters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Oeters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oeters family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oeters's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oeters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oeters 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 Oeters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oeters. 72% of Oeters men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Oeters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oeters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeters 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Oeters. 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 181 military records available for the last name Oeters. For the veterans among your Oeters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeters lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oeters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Oeters in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oeters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oeters 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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