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Oxenreider Family History

Oxenreider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Ochsenreiter a topographic name from Ochse ‘ox’ + Reute ‘forest clearing’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant (see Reuter).

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


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Where is the Oxenreider family from?

You can see how Oxenreider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxenreider family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oxenreider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Oxenreider families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxenreider's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oxenreider families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxenreider 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 Oxenreider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oxenreider. 61% of Oxenreider men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oxenreider women worked as a 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
    61%
  • Knitter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Oxenreider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oxenreider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxenreider 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oxenreider. 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 206 military records available for the last name Oxenreider. For the veterans among your Oxenreider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxenreider lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Oxenreider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oxenreider in 1956 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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