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Oetke Family History

Oetke 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: Oelke, Betke, Oetken, Berke, Leake, Petre, Denke, Otake, Eike, Belke

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Where is the Oetke family from?

You can see how Oetke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oetke family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oetke's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Oetke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Oetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetke 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Oetke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Oetke. For the veterans among your Oetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Oetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oetke in 1966 was 71, and 70 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetke 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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