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Oelenberger Family History

Oelenberger 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: Feltenberger, Leuenberger, Sollenberger, Offenberger, Ellenberger

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Where is the Oelenberger family from?

You can see how Oelenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oelenberger family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelenberger's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Oelenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Oelenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelenberger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oelenberger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oelenberger. For the veterans among your Oelenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelenberger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Oelenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oelenberger in 1972 was 86, and 80 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelenberger 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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