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Oldewurtel Family History

Oldewurtel 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: Oertel, Alderton, Dewart, Oldenburg, Dautel, Holdsworth, Deubel

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Where is the Oldewurtel family from?

You can see how Oldewurtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldewurtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldewurtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oldewurtel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldewurtel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oldewurtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldewurtel 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 186 census records available for the last name Oldewurtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldewurtel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oldewurtel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Oldewurtel. For the veterans among your Oldewurtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldewurtel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oldewurtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oldewurtel in 1965 was 44, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldewurtel 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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