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Oedekoven Family History

Oedekoven 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: Keeven, Derouen, Boedeker, Koven, Westhoven, Hedeen, Gedeon, Ledeboer

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Where is the Oedekoven family from?

You can see how Oedekoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oedekoven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oedekoven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oedekoven families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Oedekoven's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Oedekoven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oedekoven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oedekoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oedekoven. 58% of Oedekoven men worked as a Rancher. .

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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 1940

  • Rancher
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Oedekoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oedekoven 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Oedekoven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Oedekoven. For the veterans among your Oedekoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oedekoven lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oedekoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oedekoven in 1967 was 56, and 46 in 2004.

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