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Oudekerk Family History

Oudekerk Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Ouderkirk ‘old church’.

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


Similar surnames: Odekirk, Ouderkirk, Boedeker, Bueker, Bodeker, Ideker, Dueker, Lueker

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Where is the Oudekerk family from?

You can see how Oudekerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oudekerk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oudekerk families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oudekerk's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oudekerk families in 1920.
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What did your Oudekerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oudekerk. 47% of Oudekerk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oudekerk women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    47%
  • Day Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Tenant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Oudekerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oudekerk 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 Oudekerk. 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 61 military records available for the last name Oudekerk. For the veterans among your Oudekerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oudekerk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oudekerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Oudekerk in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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