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Oelhers Family History

Oelhers 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: Oelkers, Elpers, Elfers, Nethers, Ellers, Selders, Zellers, Gethers

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Where is the Oelhers family from?

You can see how Oelhers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelhers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oelhers family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelhers's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Oelhers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Oelhers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelhers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oelhers. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oelhers. For the veterans among your Oelhers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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