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Oeland Family History

Oeland 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: Osland, Eland, Ohland, Deland, Odland, Okland, Ueland, Opland, Oland

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Where is the Oeland family from?

You can see how Oeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oeland family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Oeland's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Oeland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oeland 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 272 census records available for the last name Oeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeland 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Oeland. 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 78 military records available for the last name Oeland. For the veterans among your Oeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oeland in 1965 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oeland 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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