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Oechslin Family History

Oechslin 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: Oechsle, Reichlin, Schelin, Rechtin, Rochlin, Heslin, Rachlin, Caslin

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Where is the Oechslin family from?

You can see how Oechslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oechslin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oechslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Oechslin families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Oechslin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oechslin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oechslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oechslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oechslin. 34% of Oechslin men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    34%
  • Superintendent
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Oechslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Oechslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oechslin 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Oechslin. 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 119 military records available for the last name Oechslin. For the veterans among your Oechslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oechslin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oechslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oechslin in 1967 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oechslin 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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