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Oelschlaeger Family History

Oelschlaeger 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, Wallschlaeger, Schlager, Schlanger

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Where is the Oelschlaeger family from?

You can see how Oelschlaeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelschlaeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelschlaeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Oelschlaeger families living in Missouri. This was about 72% of all the recorded Oelschlaeger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oelschlaeger families in 1880.
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What did your Oelschlaeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oelschlaeger. 72% of Oelschlaeger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Foreman
    29%

What Oelschlaeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Oelschlaeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelschlaeger 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Oelschlaeger. 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 183 military records available for the last name Oelschlaeger. For the veterans among your Oelschlaeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelschlaeger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oelschlaeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oelschlaeger in 1962 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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