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Oelschlaegel Family History

Oelschlaegel 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: Oelschlager, Wollschlager, Schlegel, Wallschlaeger, Schlagel

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Where is the Oelschlaegel family from?

You can see how Oelschlaegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelschlaegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelschlaegel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oelschlaegel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelschlaegel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oelschlaegel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oelschlaegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelschlaegel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Oelschlaegel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oelschlaegel. For the veterans among your Oelschlaegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelschlaegel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1979, in the United States, Oelschlaegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Oelschlaegel in 1962 was 79, and 70 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelschlaegel 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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