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Oelerking Family History

Oelerking 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: Oehlerking, Neering, Oesterling, Osterling, Meyering, Dierking

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Where is the Oelerking family from?

You can see how Oelerking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelerking family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oelerking families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oelerking's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oelerking families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelerking 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 Oelerking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oelerking. 100% of Oelerking men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Oelerking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Oelerking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelerking 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oelerking. 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 10 military records available for the last name Oelerking. For the veterans among your Oelerking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelerking lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Oelerking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oelerking in 1972 was 71, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oelerking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelerking 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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