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Oeschler Family History

Oeschler 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: Eschler, Deschler, Weschler, Tischler, Beichler, Bechler, Mechler

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Where is the Oeschler family from?

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

What did your Oeschler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oeschler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Oeschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeschler 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Oeschler. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oeschler. For the veterans among your Oeschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeschler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Oeschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Oeschler in 1969 was 88, and 69 in 2003.

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