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Oefelein Family History

Oefelein 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: Oehrlein, Fellin, Poehlein, Medellin, Seelen, Lemelin, Keelen

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Where is the Oefelein family from?

You can see how Oefelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oefelein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oefelein families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oefelein's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Oefelein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oefelein 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 Oefelein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oefelein. 100% of Oefelein men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Oefelein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Oefelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oefelein 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Oefelein. 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 154 military records available for the last name Oefelein. For the veterans among your Oefelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oefelein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oefelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oefelein in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oefelein 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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