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Oettel Family History

Oettel 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: Zettel, Hettel, Goettel, Oetzel, Oertel, Kettel, Ettel, Gettel

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Where is the Oettel family from?

You can see how Oettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oettel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oettel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Oettel families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oettel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Oettel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oettel 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 Oettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Record Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oettel. 31% of Oettel men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Oettel women worked as a Record 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

  • Foreman
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Chipper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Record Clerk
    100%

What Oettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Oettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oettel 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Oettel. 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 555 military records available for the last name Oettel. For the veterans among your Oettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oettel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Oettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oettel in 1956 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oettel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oettel 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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