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Oehlmann Family History

Oehlmann 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: Ohlmann, Poehlmann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Kohlmann, Heilmann

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Where is the Oehlmann family from?

You can see how Oehlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehlmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oehlmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehlmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oehlmann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Oehlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlmann 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Oehlmann. 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 888 military records available for the last name Oehlmann. For the veterans among your Oehlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oehlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oehlmann in 1965 was 82, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehlmann 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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