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Oel Family History

Oel Name 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: Noel, Ohl, Bel, Oe, Orel, Oehl, Oen, Poel, Hoel, Goel

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Where is the Oel family from?

You can see how Oel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oel families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Oel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oel 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Oel. 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 79 military records available for the last name Oel. For the veterans among your Oel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Oel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oel in 1976 was 90, and 97 in 1997.

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