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Oegema Family History

Oegema 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: Hegeman, Begeman, Medema, Venema, Ogea, Boerema, Beger, Regina, Ege

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Where is the Oegema family from?

You can see how Oegema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oegema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oegema family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oegema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oegema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oegema 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 Oegema ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Sellier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oegema. 50% of Oegema men worked as a Sellier.

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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 1921

  • Sellier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Oegema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Oegema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oegema 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Oegema. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oegema. For the veterans among your Oegema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oegema lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Oegema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oegema in 1988 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oegema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oegema 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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