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Ooyman Family History

Ooyman 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: Hoyman, Hooyman, Kooyman, Norman, Bowman, Notman, Osman, Goodman

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Where is the Ooyman family from?

You can see how Ooyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ooyman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ooyman family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ooyman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ooyman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ooyman 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 25 census records available for the last name Ooyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ooyman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ooyman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ooyman. For the veterans among your Ooyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ooyman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ooyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ooyman in 1966 was 79, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ooyman 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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