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Oei Name Meaning

Chinese: Hokkien and Taiwanese form of the surname 黃 see Huang It is also found in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Compare Oey .

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


Similar surnames: Ooi, Oen, Osei, Sem, Fey, Osen, Tri, Ok, Heit, Ori

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Oei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oei 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Oei. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Oei. For the veterans among your Oei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oei lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Oei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oei in 1967 was 47, and 81 in 2002.

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