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Oehlrich Family History

Oehlrich 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: Oelrich, Ohlrich, Ehrich, Roehrich, Ulrich, Fenrich, Belich, Redlich

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Where is the Oehlrich family from?

You can see how Oehlrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehlrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehlrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oehlrich families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Oehlrich's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oehlrich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Oehlrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlrich 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Oehlrich. 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 35 military records available for the last name Oehlrich. For the veterans among your Oehlrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlrich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Oehlrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oehlrich in 1965 was 66, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehlrich 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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