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Oettig Family History

Oettig 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: Rettig, Gettig, Oetting, Fettig, Wettig, Sittig, Fertig, Pettis

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Where is the Oettig family from?

You can see how Oettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oettig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oettig family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Oettig's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oettig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oettig 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 10 census records available for the last name Oettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oettig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Oettig. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oettig. For the veterans among your Oettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oettig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Oettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oettig in 1964 was 70, and 98 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oettig 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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