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Oeding Family History

Oeding Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Ode a short form of any of various personal names beginning with Ode (for example Odebert Oderich Odewin)

+ the suffix -ing indicating affiliation.

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


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Where is the Oeding family from?

You can see how Oeding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeding family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oeding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Oeding families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Oeding's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oeding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oeding 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 Oeding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oeding. 40% of Oeding men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oeding women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Oeding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Oeding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeding 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Oeding. 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 246 military records available for the last name Oeding. For the veterans among your Oeding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeding lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oeding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oeding in 1961 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oeding 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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