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Oehrl Family History

Oehrl 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: Oehl, Kehr, Gehl, Ohl, Hehl, Kehl, Earl, Mehl, Wehr, Ohrt

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Where is the Oehrl family from?

You can see how Oehrl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehrl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehrl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oehrl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oehrl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oehrl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Oehrl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehrl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oehrl. 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 119 military records available for the last name Oehrl. For the veterans among your Oehrl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehrl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Oehrl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oehrl in 1963 was 78, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehrl 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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