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Oettinger Family History

Oettinger Surname Meaning

German (also Öttinger): habitational name for someone from a place in Bavaria called Oettingen or a place in Lorraine (France) called Öttingen (French Ottange). Compare Ottinger and Ettinger.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ettinger, a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oettinger family from?

You can see how Oettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oettinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oettinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oettinger families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oettinger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oettinger families in 1891.
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What did your Oettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oettinger. 100% of Oettinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oettinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oettinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oettinger. For the veterans among your Oettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oettinger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Oettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oettinger in 1946 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oettinger 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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