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Oetinger Family History

Oetinger 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: Ottinger, Oettinger, Beringer, Gettinger, Pottinger, Bedinger

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Where is the Oetinger family from?

You can see how Oetinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oetinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Oetinger families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Oetinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Oetinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oetinger 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 Oetinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oetinger. 47% of Oetinger 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Oetinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Oetinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetinger 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Oetinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oetinger. For the veterans among your Oetinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oetinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oetinger in 1964 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oetinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetinger 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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