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Oeter Family History

Oeter 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: Peter, Oster, Otter, Oeser, Deter, Meter, Geter, Jeter, Oester, Teter

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Where is the Oeter family from?

You can see how Oeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oeter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oeter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oeter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Oeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeter 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Oeter. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oeter. For the veterans among your Oeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Oeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oeter in 1977 was 72, and 46 in 2002.

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