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Oels Family History

Oels 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: Fels, Roels, Pels, Els, Wels, Bell, Reis, Helm, Melis, Lees

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Where is the Oels family from?

You can see how Oels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Oels families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oels 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 Oels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oels. 100% of Oels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Oels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oels 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Oels. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oels. For the veterans among your Oels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oels lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Oels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oels in 1952 was 39, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oels 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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