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Oleer Family History

Oleer 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: Leer, Oller, Fleer, Older, Olver, Oler, Beer, Over, Lee, Oliver

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Where is the Oleer family from?

You can see how Oleer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oleer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Oleer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oleer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleer 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 60 census records available for the last name Oleer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oleer. 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 military records available for the last name Oleer. For the veterans among your Oleer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleer lifespan?

Average Oleer life expectancy in 1977 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oleer 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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