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Oleyer Family History

Oleyer 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: Bleyer, Oliver, Dreyer, Layer, Lever, Meyer, Klever, Heyer, Kleber

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Where is the Oleyer family from?

You can see how Oleyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oleyer family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oleyer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Oleyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Oleyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleyer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oleyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oleyer. For the veterans among your Oleyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleyer lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Oleyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oleyer in 1993 was 83, and 62 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oleyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oleyer 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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