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Oettler Family History

Oettler 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: Mettler, Hettler, Gettler, Zettler, Kettler, Rettler, Ostler, Otter

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Where is the Oettler family from?

You can see how Oettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oettler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oettler family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oettler's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Oettler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Oettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oettler 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Oettler. 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 99 military records available for the last name Oettler. For the veterans among your Oettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oettler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Oettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oettler in 1964 was 85, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oettler 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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