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Oenning Family History

Oenning Name 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: Henning, Penning, Kenning, Venning, Denning, Koenning, Jenning

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Where is the Oenning family from?

You can see how Oenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oenning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Oenning families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oenning's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oenning families in 1911.
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What did your Oenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oenning. 34% of Oenning men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oenning women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oenning were Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Oenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oenning 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Oenning. 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 143 military records available for the last name Oenning. For the veterans among your Oenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oenning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oenning in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 2003.

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