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Oledge Family History

Oledge 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: Sledge, Eledge, Lodge, Ledger, Hedge, Colledge, Plenge, Arledge

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Where is the Oledge family from?

You can see how Oledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oledge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oledge families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oledge's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oledge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oledge 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 34 census records available for the last name Oledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oledge 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oledge. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oledge. For the veterans among your Oledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oledge lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Oledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oledge in 1974 was 75, and 80 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oledge 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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