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Oechsner Name Meaning

German (also Öchsner): variant of Ochsner .

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


Similar surnames: Ochsner, Fechner, Rechner, Reisner, Gessner, Eichner, Wechter

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Where is the Oechsner family from?

You can see how Oechsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oechsner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oechsner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oechsner family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Oechsner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Oechsner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oechsner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oechsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oechsner. 23% of Oechsner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oechsner women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truckman
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Oechsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oechsner 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Oechsner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 535 military records available for the last name Oechsner. For the veterans among your Oechsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oechsner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oechsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oechsner in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

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