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Oeltjen Family History

Oeltjen Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian: patronymic from a Frisian-Low German pet form of the personal name Ulrich.

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


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Where is the Oeltjen family from?

You can see how Oeltjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeltjen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oeltjen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oeltjen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oeltjen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oeltjen families in 1891.
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What did your Oeltjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oeltjen. 39% of Oeltjen men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • Floor Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Oeltjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeltjen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Oeltjen. 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 121 military records available for the last name Oeltjen. For the veterans among your Oeltjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeltjen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oeltjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oeltjen in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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