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Oettner Family History

Oettner 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: Kettner, Bettner, Boettner, Otter, Setter, Metzner, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Oettner family from?

You can see how Oettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oettner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oettner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oettner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oettner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oettner 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 36 census records available for the last name Oettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oettner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oettner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Oettner. For the veterans among your Oettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oettner lifespan?

Average Oettner life expectancy in 1981 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oettner 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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