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Oelkers Family History

Oelkers Surname Meaning

North German (rarely Ölkers): patronymic from Oelke

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oelkers family from?

You can see how Oelkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelkers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelkers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oelkers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelkers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oelkers families in 1891.
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What did your Oelkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oelkers. 38% of Oelkers men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Oelkers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oelkers were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Engineer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Houseworker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oelkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelkers 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Oelkers. 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 846 military records available for the last name Oelkers. For the veterans among your Oelkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelkers lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Oelkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oelkers in 1941 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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