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Oier Family History

Oier 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: Over, Lier, Ober, Oder, Mier, Bier, Dier, Ozer, Oser, Oien

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Where is the Oier family from?

You can see how Oier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Oier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oier 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Oier. 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 10 military records available for the last name Oier. For the veterans among your Oier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Oier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oier in 1971 was 83, and 64 in 1980.

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