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Oelking Family History

Oelking 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: Helling, Helsing, Welling, Melling, Elkin, Belkin, Telling, Delling

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Where is the Oelking family from?

You can see how Oelking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oelking families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oelking's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Oelking families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Oelking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelking 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oelking. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oelking. For the veterans among your Oelking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelking lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Oelking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oelking in 1972 was 82, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelking 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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