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Oehser Family History

Oehser 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: Oeser, Oehler, Messer, Zehner, Ohler, Boehmer, Peiser, Ohmer, Reiser

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Where is the Oehser family from?

You can see how Oehser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oehser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oehser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehser 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 141 census records available for the last name Oehser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oehser. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oehser. For the veterans among your Oehser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Oehser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oehser in 1963 was 86, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehser 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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