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Oesch Name Meaning

Swiss German: cognate of German Esch .

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


Similar surnames: Mesch, Wesch, Desch, Hesch, Boesch, Lesch, Esch, Roesch, Emch, Keusch

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Where is the Oesch family from?

You can see how Oesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oesch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Oesch families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Oesch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oesch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oesch. 100% of Oesch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oesch 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Oesch. 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 600 military records available for the last name Oesch. For the veterans among your Oesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oesch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oesch in 1959 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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