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Oylear Family History

Oylear 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: Oyler, Lear, Clear, Tyler, Myler, Mclear, Eyler, Kyler, Wyler, Byler

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Where is the Oylear family from?

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

There are 348 census records available for the last name Oylear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oylear 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oylear. 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 70 military records available for the last name Oylear. For the veterans among your Oylear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oylear lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Oylear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oylear in 1958 was 58, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oylear 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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