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Oefele Family History

Oefele 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: Hefele, Defee, Fedele, Kezele, Seele, Haefele, Wefel, Oertle, Hefel

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Where is the Oefele family from?

You can see how Oefele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oefele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oefele family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oefele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oefele families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Oefele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oefele 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Oefele. 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 295 military records available for the last name Oefele. For the veterans among your Oefele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oefele lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Oefele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oefele in 1974 was 75, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oefele 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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