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Oelerich Family History

Oelerich 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, Helfrich, Olbrich, Leverich, Dederich, Ohlrich, Emerich

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Where is the Oelerich family from?

You can see how Oelerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelerich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Oelerich families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oelerich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oelerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oelerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oelerich. 34% of Oelerich men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

What Oelerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Oelerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelerich 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Oelerich. 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 183 military records available for the last name Oelerich. For the veterans among your Oelerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelerich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oelerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oelerich in 1961 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelerich 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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