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Oelwein Family History

Oelwein 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: Ortwein, Allwein, Ellwein, Olsen, Melin, Ellen, Lewin, Newlin, Wein

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Where is the Oelwein family from?

You can see how Oelwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Oelwein families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelwein's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oelwein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Oelwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelwein 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 Oelwein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oelwein. For the veterans among your Oelwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelwein lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Oelwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oelwein in 1982 was 96, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelwein 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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