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Oehrlein Family History

Oehrlein Name Meaning

German (also Öhrlein):: nickname from a diminutive of Ohr . from a pet form of the personal name Aurelius (see Aurelio ).

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


Similar surnames: Koehnlein, Uehlein, Berlin, Merlin, Hertlein, Behrle, Poehlein

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Where is the Oehrlein family from?

You can see how Oehrlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehrlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehrlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Oehrlein families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Oehrlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oehrlein families in 1880.
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What did your Oehrlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oehrlein. 34% of Oehrlein men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oehrlein women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oehrlein were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Oehrlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehrlein 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 Oehrlein. 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 339 military records available for the last name Oehrlein. For the veterans among your Oehrlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehrlein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oehrlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oehrlein in 1961 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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