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Oehlke Family History

Oehlke Surname Meaning

North German (rarely Öhlke): from a pet form of Ohl.

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


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Where is the Oehlke family from?

You can see how Oehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehlke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oehlke family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oehlke's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Oehlke families in 1891.
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What did your Oehlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oehlke. 48% of Oehlke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Oehlke women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oehlke were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Oehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Oehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlke 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Oehlke. 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 349 military records available for the last name Oehlke. For the veterans among your Oehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Oehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oehlke in 1951 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehlke 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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