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Oetzel Family History

Oetzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Oz(o) or the modern name Otzen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oetzel family from?

You can see how Oetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oetzel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Oetzel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oetzel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oetzel families in 1891.
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What did your Oetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oetzel. 40% of Oetzel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Oetzel women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oetzel were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Oetzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetzel 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Oetzel. 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 535 military records available for the last name Oetzel. For the veterans among your Oetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Oetzel in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetzel 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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