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Oelgart Family History

Oelgart 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: Elgart, Melgar, Hilgart, Felgar, Belgard, Legard, Ewart, Egert, Peart

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Where is the Oelgart family from?

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

There are 29 census records available for the last name Oelgart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelgart 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Oelgart. 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 34 military records available for the last name Oelgart. For the veterans among your Oelgart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelgart lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Oelgart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oelgart in 1971 was 69, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelgart 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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