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Oelz Family History

Oelz 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: Welz, Goelz, Belz, Selz, Pelz, Voelz, Bell, Lenz, Helm, Metz

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Where is the Oelz family from?

You can see how Oelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oelz family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oelz's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Oelz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Oelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Oelz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oelz. For the veterans among your Oelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Oelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oelz in 1962 was 56, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oelz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelz 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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