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Oiler Family History

Oiler Surname Meaning

Variant of Oyler 3 a surname of German origin. Possibly also an altered form of English Oyler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oiler family from?

You can see how Oiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oiler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Oiler families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oiler's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Oiler families in 1911.
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What did your Oiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oiler. 34% of Oiler men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Oiler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oiler were New Worker and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Miner
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Oiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oiler 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Oiler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oiler. For the veterans among your Oiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oiler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oiler in 1958 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oiler 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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