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Oehley Family History

Oehley 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: Oehler, Henley, Mehle, Medley, Seeley, Ohler, Berley, Onley, Begley

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Where is the Oehley family from?

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

There are 97 census records available for the last name Oehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oehley. 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 44 military records available for the last name Oehley. For the veterans among your Oehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Oehley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oehley in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehley 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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