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Oelrich Family History

Oelrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ulrich from the ancient Germanic personal name Odalrich (see Oehl ).

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


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Where is the Oelrich family from?

You can see how Oelrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelrich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Oelrich families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelrich's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oelrich families in 1891.
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What did your Oelrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oelrich. 44% of Oelrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oelrich women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    44%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Oelrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oelrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelrich 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Oelrich. 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 612 military records available for the last name Oelrich. For the veterans among your Oelrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oelrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oelrich in 1962 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oelrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelrich 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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