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Oettchen Family History

Oettchen 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: Boettcher, Bettcher, Ketchen, Letcher, Hitchen, Eichen, Hoeschen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oettchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Oettchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oettchen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Oettchen. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Oettchen. For the veterans among your Oettchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oettchen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oettchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oettchen in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

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