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Oxner Family History

Oxner Surname Meaning

German: variant (Öxner) or Americanized form of German Öchsner (see Ochsner).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oxner family from?

You can see how Oxner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oxner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oxner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oxner families in 1891.
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What did your Oxner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oxner. 40% of Oxner men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Oxner women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oxner were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Oxner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oxner. 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 835 military records available for the last name Oxner. For the veterans among your Oxner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oxner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oxner in 1963 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxner 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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