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Oes Family History

Oes Name 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: Oest, Oss, Oe, Moes, Oen, Goes, Oles, Hoes, Roes, Oas

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Where is the Oes family from?

You can see how Oes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Oes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Oes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oes 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Oes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Oes. For the veterans among your Oes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Oes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oes in 1978 was 75, and 69 in 2000.

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