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Oelze Family History

Oelze 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: Oelke, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Welz, Selle, Mele, Belke, Hoelzer

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Where is the Oelze family from?

You can see how Oelze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Oelze families living in Kentucky. This was about 47% of all the recorded Oelze's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Oelze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelze 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 Oelze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oelze. 31% of Oelze men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oelze women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Oelze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Oelze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelze 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Oelze. 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 719 military records available for the last name Oelze. For the veterans among your Oelze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelze lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oelze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oelze in 1963 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oelze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelze 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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