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Oitzer Family History

Oitzer 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: Pitzer, Sitzer, Bitzer, Fitzer, Ritzer, Zitzer, Titzer, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Oitzer family from?

You can see how Oitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oitzer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oitzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oitzer 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 6 census records available for the last name Oitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oitzer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oitzer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oitzer. For the veterans among your Oitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oitzer lifespan?

Average Oitzer life expectancy in 1999 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oitzer 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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