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Oachs Family History

Oachs Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Ochs.

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


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Where is the Oachs family from?

You can see how Oachs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oachs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oachs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Oachs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oachs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oachs families in 1880.
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What did your Oachs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oachs. 58% of Oachs men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oachs women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Oachs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Oachs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oachs 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Oachs. 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 49 military records available for the last name Oachs. For the veterans among your Oachs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oachs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oachs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oachs in 1964 was 75, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oachs 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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