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Oelenschlager Family History

Oelenschlager 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: Oelschlager, Wollschlager, Lautenschlager, Schlager, Neuenschwander

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Where is the Oelenschlager family from?

You can see how Oelenschlager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelenschlager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oelenschlager family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelenschlager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oelenschlager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelenschlager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oelenschlager ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumbing
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Oelenschlager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelenschlager 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Oelenschlager. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oelenschlager. For the veterans among your Oelenschlager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelenschlager lifespan?

Average Oelenschlager life expectancy in 2002 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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