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Oeldeman Family History

Oeldeman 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: Elleman, Heldman, Haldeman, Seideman, Feldman, Gerdeman, Helderman

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Where is the Oeldeman family from?

You can see how Oeldeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeldeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oeldeman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oeldeman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Oeldeman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Oeldeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeldeman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oeldeman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oeldeman. For the veterans among your Oeldeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeldeman lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Oeldeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oeldeman in 1988 was 83, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oeldeman 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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