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Oldenburgh Family History

Oldenburgh 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: Oldenburg, Blydenburgh, Rodenburg, Altenburg, Wollenburg, Goldenberg

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Where is the Oldenburgh family from?

You can see how Oldenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldenburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldenburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oldenburgh family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldenburgh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oldenburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldenburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oldenburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oldenburgh. 100% of Oldenburgh men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Oldenburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Oldenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldenburgh 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Oldenburgh. 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 98 military records available for the last name Oldenburgh. For the veterans among your Oldenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldenburgh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oldenburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oldenburgh in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldenburgh 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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