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Oey Family History

Oey Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 黃 see Huang It is found in e.g. Indonesia. Compare Oei.

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


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Where is the Oey family from?

You can see how Oey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oey's in USA. California had the highest population of Oey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oey. 100% of Oey men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Oey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oey 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Oey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oey. For the veterans among your Oey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Oey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oey in 1969 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oey 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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