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Oehn Family History

Oehn 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: Dehn, Fehn, Hoehn, Oehl, Oen, Rehn, Behn, Lehn, Moehn, Ehn

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Where is the Oehn family from?

You can see how Oehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oehn family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oehn's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Oehn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Oehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Oehn. 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 54 military records available for the last name Oehn. For the veterans among your Oehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oehn

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