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Oellrich Family History

Oellrich 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: Oelrich, Helfrich, Olbrich, Willrich, Hellmich, Ohlrich, Ullrich

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Where is the Oellrich family from?

You can see how Oellrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oellrich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oellrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Oellrich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oellrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oellrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oellrich 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 Oellrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oellrich. 56% of Oellrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oellrich 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Oellrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Oellrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oellrich 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Oellrich. 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 154 military records available for the last name Oellrich. For the veterans among your Oellrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oellrich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Oellrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oellrich in 1965 was 82, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oellrich 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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