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Ohlweiler Family History

Ohlweiler 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: Osweiler, Follweiler, Theiler, Bleiler, Weiler, Detweiler, Olheiser

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Where is the Ohlweiler family from?

You can see how Ohlweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ohlweiler families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ohlweiler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohlweiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Ohlweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlweiler 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ohlweiler. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ohlweiler. For the veterans among your Ohlweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlweiler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ohlweiler in 1964 was 76, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlweiler 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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