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Oerther Family History

Oerther 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: Werther, Esther, Feather, Ortner, Vercher, Poertner, Heather, Leather

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Where is the Oerther family from?

You can see how Oerther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oerther family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oerther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Oerther families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Oerther's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oerther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oerther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oerther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oerther. 63% of Oerther men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oerther 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Oerther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Oerther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oerther 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Oerther. 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 173 military records available for the last name Oerther. For the veterans among your Oerther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oerther lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Oerther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oerther in 1953 was 45, and 95 in 2004.

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