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Oermann Family History

Oermann 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: Bermann, Obermann, Hermann, Overmann, Germann, Hoermann, Permann

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Where is the Oermann family from?

You can see how Oermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Oermann families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Oermann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oermann 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 Oermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oermann. 100% of Oermann 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
    100%

What Oermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Oermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oermann 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Oermann. 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 63 military records available for the last name Oermann. For the veterans among your Oermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oermann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Oermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oermann in 1959 was 62, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oermann 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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