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Oxender Family History

Oxender 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: Olender, Orender, Pender, Bender, Blender, Render, Fender, Kender

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Where is the Oxender family from?

You can see how Oxender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxender family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oxender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oxender families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxender's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oxender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxender 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 Oxender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oxender. 47% of Oxender men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Logger
    14%

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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Oxender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxender 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oxender. 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 61 military records available for the last name Oxender. For the veterans among your Oxender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxender lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Oxender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oxender in 1956 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oxender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxender 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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