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Oalmann Family History

Oalmann Surname 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: Ohlmann, Ollmann, Kalman, Hammann, Salman, Kohlmann, Karmann

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Where is the Oalmann family from?

You can see how Oalmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oalmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oalmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oalmann family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oalmann's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oalmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oalmann 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 Oalmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oalmann. 34% of Oalmann men worked as a Painter and 100% of Oalmann women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Oalmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Oalmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oalmann 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oalmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Oalmann. For the veterans among your Oalmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oalmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Oalmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oalmann in 1967 was 84, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oalmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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