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Oelzner Family History

Oelzner 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: Metzner, Feldner, Kelner, Kellner, Hoelzer, Elsner, Koelzer, Belzer

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Where is the Oelzner family from?

You can see how Oelzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelzner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Oelzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oelzner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelzner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oelzner families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Oelzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelzner 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Oelzner. 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 153 military records available for the last name Oelzner. For the veterans among your Oelzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelzner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1992, in the United States, Oelzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oelzner in 1958 was 53, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelzner 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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