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Oiseth Family History

Oiseth 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: Seth, Roseth, Borseth, Finseth, Forseth, Rieth, Huseth, Vieth, Isett

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Where is the Oiseth family from?

You can see how Oiseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oiseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oiseth families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oiseth's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Oiseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oiseth 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 Oiseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oiseth. 100% of Oiseth women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Oiseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Oiseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oiseth 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Oiseth. 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 40 military records available for the last name Oiseth. For the veterans among your Oiseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oiseth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oiseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oiseth in 1968 was 91, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oiseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oiseth 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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