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Oehlman Family History

Oehlman 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: Mehlman, Moehlman, Fehlman, Ohlman, Poehlman, Selman, Kelman, Elman

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Where is the Oehlman family from?

You can see how Oehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oehlman families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Oehlman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oehlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oehlman. 56% of Oehlman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oehlman women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Oehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Oehlman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Oehlman. For the veterans among your Oehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oehlman in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oehlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehlman 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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