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Oed Family History

Oed 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: Ord, Oe, Old, Roed, Oen, Red, Oei, Ned, He, Wei

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Where is the Oed family from?

You can see how Oed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oed family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oed family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Oed's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Oed families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oed. 50% of Oed men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Oed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oed 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Oed. 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 295 military records available for the last name Oed. For the veterans among your Oed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oed lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oed in 1968 was 83, and 36 in 2004.

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