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Oehrle Family History

Oehrle 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: Behrle, Ehrle, Wehrle, Woehrle, Mehle, Boehle, Merle, Jehle, Buehrle

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Where is the Oehrle family from?

You can see how Oehrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehrle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehrle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Oehrle families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oehrle's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oehrle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehrle 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 Oehrle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oehrle. 50% of Oehrle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Oehrle women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oehrle were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Oehrle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Oehrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehrle 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Oehrle. 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 124 military records available for the last name Oehrle. For the veterans among your Oehrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehrle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oehrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oehrle in 1955 was 55, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehrle 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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