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Oetgen Family History

Oetgen 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: Oetken, Oetjen, Osten, Bergen, Eggen, Engen, Regen, Bestgen, Heggen

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Where is the Oetgen family from?

You can see how Oetgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oetgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oetgen family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oetgen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Oetgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oetgen 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 Oetgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oetgen. 100% of Oetgen men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Oetgen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Drapery Maker
    40%

What Oetgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Oetgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetgen 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Oetgen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Oetgen. For the veterans among your Oetgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetgen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Oetgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oetgen in 1953 was 37, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetgen 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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