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Oehldrich Family History

Oehldrich Name 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: Oelrich, Ohlrich, Goldrich, Helfrich, Heidrich, Aldrich, Ehrich

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Where is the Oehldrich family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehldrich 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 Oehldrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oehldrich. 100% of Oehldrich men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Oehldrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehldrich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oehldrich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Oehldrich. For the veterans among your Oehldrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehldrich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Oehldrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oehldrich in 1957 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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