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Oeth Family History

Oeth Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany found mainly in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Oeth family from?

You can see how Oeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Oeth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Oeth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Oeth families in 1911.
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What did your Oeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oeth. 32% of Oeth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oeth women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Oeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeth 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Oeth. 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 308 military records available for the last name Oeth. For the veterans among your Oeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oeth in 1964 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oeth 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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