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Oelshlegel Family History

Oelshlegel 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: Oelschlager, Schlegel, Hellriegel, Siegel, Kelsall, Fluegel, Eshleman

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Where is the Oelshlegel family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Oelshlegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelshlegel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oelshlegel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oelshlegel. For the veterans among your Oelshlegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelshlegel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Oelshlegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oelshlegel in 1978 was 36, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelshlegel 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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