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Oitker Family History

Oitker 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: Dicker, Oster, Picker, Ostler, Bicker, Otter, Vicker, Gitter, Kinker

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Where is the Oitker family from?

You can see how Oitker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oitker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oitker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Oitker family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Oitker's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Oitker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oitker 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 Oitker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oitker. 48% of Oitker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oitker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Oitker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Oitker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oitker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Oitker. 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 112 military records available for the last name Oitker. For the veterans among your Oitker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oitker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oitker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oitker in 1964 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oitker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oitker 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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