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Oxyer Family History

Oxyer 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: Oyer, Oxner, Sayer, Over, Oster, Layer, Ober, Meyer, Otter, Mayer

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Where is the Oxyer family from?

You can see how Oxyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oxyer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oxyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxyer 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 65 census records available for the last name Oxyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxyer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oxyer. 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 98 military records available for the last name Oxyer. For the veterans among your Oxyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oxyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oxyer in 1964 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxyer 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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