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Oexman Family History

Oexman 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: Oxman, German, Osman, Yeoman, Oman, Selman, Berman, Kelman, Neman

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Where is the Oexman family from?

You can see how Oexman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oexman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oexman families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oexman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oexman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oexman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oexman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Partnership were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oexman. 60% of Oexman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oexman women worked as a Partnership. .

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Partnership
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Oexman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oexman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oexman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oexman. For the veterans among your Oexman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oexman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oexman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oexman in 1966 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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