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Oehling Family History

Oehling Surname Meaning

German (rarely Öhling): patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Odilo from Odo (see Otto).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oehling family from?

You can see how Oehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Oehling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Oehling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oehling families in 1880.
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What did your Oehling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Sheet Matel Worker
    29%

What Oehling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Oehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehling 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Oehling. 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 138 military records available for the last name Oehling. For the veterans among your Oehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Oehling in 1962 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oehling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehling 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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