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Oetjin Family History

Oetjin 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: Oetjen, Petrin, Oetting, Etkin, Bettin, Detjen, Oeltjen, Oetken

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Where is the Oetjin family from?

You can see how Oetjin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetjin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oetjin families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oetjin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oetjin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oetjin 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 Oetjin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oetjin. 100% of Oetjin men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Oetjin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Oetjin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetjin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oetjin. 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 military records available for the last name Oetjin. For the veterans among your Oetjin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetjin lifespan?

Average Oetjin life expectancy in 1962 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetjin 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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