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Oetzmann Family History

Oetzmann 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: Goetzman, Bethmann, Ortmann, Kitzmann, Ottmann, Heitzmann, Zitzmann

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Where is the Oetzmann family from?

You can see how Oetzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetzmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oetzmann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Oetzmann families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oetzmann's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Oetzmann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Oetzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetzmann 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Oetzmann. 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 96 military records available for the last name Oetzmann. For the veterans among your Oetzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetzmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oetzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oetzmann in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetzmann 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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