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Oehlstrom Family History

Oehlstrom 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: Ellstrom, Fahlstrom, Wahlstrom, Hellstrom, Dahlstrom, Sahlstrom

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Oehlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlstrom 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oehlstrom. 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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There are 33 military records available for the last name Oehlstrom. For the veterans among your Oehlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlstrom lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Oehlstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oehlstrom in 1947 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

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