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Oelstrom Family History

Oelstrom 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: Helstrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom, Renstrom, Ellstrom, Wenstrom, Okerstrom

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Where is the Oelstrom family from?

You can see how Oelstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oelstrom families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelstrom's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oelstrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Oelstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelstrom 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oelstrom. 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 15 military records available for the last name Oelstrom. For the veterans among your Oelstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Oelstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oelstrom in 1966 was 57, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelstrom 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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