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Oehmen Family History

Oehmen 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: Ehmen, Oehme, Boehmer, Ohmer, Rehmer, Oommen, Dahmen, Othman, Behlen

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Where is the Oehmen family from?

You can see how Oehmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehmen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oehmen families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Oehmen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Oehmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehmen 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 374 census records available for the last name Oehmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehmen 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Oehmen. 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 190 military records available for the last name Oehmen. For the veterans among your Oehmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehmen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oehmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oehmen in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehmen 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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