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Oelberg Family History

Oelberg 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: Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Elberg, Soelberg, Felber, Seaberg, Heiberg

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Where is the Oelberg family from?

You can see how Oelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Oelberg families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oelberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oelberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oelberg. 25% of Oelberg men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Oelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Oelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelberg 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Oelberg. 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 254 military records available for the last name Oelberg. For the veterans among your Oelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oelberg in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oelberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelberg 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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