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Oehme Family History

Oehme Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Ohm.

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


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Where is the Oehme family from?

You can see how Oehme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Oehme families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oehme's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oehme families in 1880.
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What did your Oehme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Layer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oehme. 14% of Oehme men worked as a Brick Layer and 100% of Oehme women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Brick Layer
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Blanket Renovator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Oehme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oehme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehme 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Oehme. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oehme. For the veterans among your Oehme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehme lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Oehme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Oehme in 1942 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehme 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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