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Oellig Family History

Oellig 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: Ellig, Helling, Mellis, Welling, Melling, Dellis, Fellin, Sellin

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Where is the Oellig family from?

You can see how Oellig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oellig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oellig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oellig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oellig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oellig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oellig 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 Oellig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oellig. 100% of Oellig women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Oellig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Oellig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oellig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Oellig. 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 89 military records available for the last name Oellig. For the veterans among your Oellig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oellig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Oellig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oellig in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oellig 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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