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Oelkrug Family History

Oelkrug 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: Krug, Oelke, Meldrum, Oelkers, Pekrul, Berg, Oyler, Hellweg, Ohler

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Where is the Oelkrug family from?

You can see how Oelkrug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelkrug family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oelkrug family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oelkrug's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Oelkrug families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Oelkrug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelkrug 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Oelkrug. 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 31 military records available for the last name Oelkrug. For the veterans among your Oelkrug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelkrug lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Oelkrug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oelkrug in 1951 was 43, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelkrug 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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