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Oetz Family History

Oetz 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: Metz, Ketz, Netz, Tetz, Letz, Oltz, Retz, Petz, Goetz, Fetz

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Where is the Oetz family from?

You can see how Oetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oetz family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Oetz's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Oetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oetz 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 60 census records available for the last name Oetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oetz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oetz. For the veterans among your Oetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Oetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oetz in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetz 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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