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Oesmann Family History

Oesmann 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: Oestmann, Osman, Ehmann, Lehmann, Bermann, Rehmann, Rossmann, Ohlmann

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Where is the Oesmann family from?

You can see how Oesmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oesmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oesmann families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oesmann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oesmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Oesmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesmann 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oesmann. 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 19 military records available for the last name Oesmann. For the veterans among your Oesmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Oesmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oesmann in 1965 was 68, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oesmann 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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