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Oelheim Family History

Oelheim 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: Opheim, Nesheim, Solheim, Manheim, Heim, Oppenheim, Wertheim, Oelke

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Where is the Oelheim family from?

You can see how Oelheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oelheim families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oelheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oelheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelheim 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 Oelheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oelheim. 100% of Oelheim men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Oelheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Oelheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelheim 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Oelheim. 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 38 military records available for the last name Oelheim. For the veterans among your Oelheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Oelheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oelheim in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oelheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelheim 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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