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Oerman Family History

Oerman 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: German, Berman, Orman, Perman, Herman, Moerman, Derman, Werman

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Where is the Oerman family from?

You can see how Oerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Oerman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oerman 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 Oerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oerman. 67% of Oerman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Oerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Oerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oerman 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Oerman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oerman. For the veterans among your Oerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oerman in 1962 was 38, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oerman 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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