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Oehrli Family History

Oehrli 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: Kehrli, Wehrli, Oehl, Behrle, Ehrle, Oehrlein, Wehrle, Merli, Oertli

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Where is the Oehrli family from?

You can see how Oehrli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehrli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Oehrli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Oehrli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oehrli families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Oehrli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehrli 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Oehrli. 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 182 military records available for the last name Oehrli. For the veterans among your Oehrli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehrli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Oehrli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oehrli in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehrli 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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