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Oehlcke Family History

Oehlcke 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: Oehlke, Oelke, Boehlke, Pehlke, Oelfke, Behlke, Oehmke, Ehlke, Mehle

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Where is the Oehlcke family from?

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

What Oehlcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Oehlcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlcke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oehlcke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oehlcke. For the veterans among your Oehlcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlcke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Oehlcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oehlcke in 1975 was 79, and 92 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehlcke 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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