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Oetjens Family History

Oetjens 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: Oetjen, Detjen, Oeltjen, Oetken, Ottens, Osten, Ovens, Athens, Peters

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Where is the Oetjens family from?

You can see how Oetjens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetjens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oetjens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oetjens families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oetjens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oetjens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Oetjens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetjens 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Oetjens. 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 27 military records available for the last name Oetjens. For the veterans among your Oetjens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetjens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Oetjens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oetjens in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetjens 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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