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Oele Family History

Oele 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: Mele, Oelke, Ogle, Ohle, Olle, Odle, Bell, Mule, Gale, Hale

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Where is the Oele family from?

You can see how Oele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oele family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oele's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oele 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 219 census records available for the last name Oele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oele 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Oele. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oele. For the veterans among your Oele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oele lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Oele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oele in 1974 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oele 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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