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Oelstell Family History

Oelstell 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: Estell, Oswell, Gesell, Castell, Elwell, Kelsall, Hensell, Stell

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Where is the Oelstell family from?

You can see how Oelstell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelstell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oelstell families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelstell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Oelstell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Oelstell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelstell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oelstell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oelstell. For the veterans among your Oelstell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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