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Oehlkers Family History

Oehlkers 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: Oelkers, Oehlert, Oehler, Oehlke, Ehlers, Ohler, Oelke, Kelker

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Where is the Oehlkers family from?

You can see how Oehlkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehlkers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oehlkers family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehlkers's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Oehlkers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehlkers 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 44 census records available for the last name Oehlkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlkers 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oehlkers. 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 49 military records available for the last name Oehlkers. For the veterans among your Oehlkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlkers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Oehlkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oehlkers in 1969 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehlkers 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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