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Oelschig Family History

Oelschig 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: Welsch, Hoelscher, Melchi, Koelsch, Melching, Telschow, Kelsch, Oesch

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Where is the Oelschig family from?

You can see how Oelschig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelschig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelschig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oelschig families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oelschig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oelschig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Oelschig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelschig 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oelschig. 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 27 military records available for the last name Oelschig. For the veterans among your Oelschig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelschig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Oelschig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oelschig in 1967 was 79, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelschig 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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