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Oeben Family History

Oeben 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: Leben, Eben, Olsen, Ober, Leven, Eden, Ben, Offen, Osten, Oren

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Oeben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeben 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oeben. 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 19 military records available for the last name Oeben. For the veterans among your Oeben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeben lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1999, in the United States, Oeben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oeben in 1945 was 38, and 91 in 1999.

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