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Oellerman Family History

Oellerman 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: Hellerman, Ellerman, Gellerman, Kellerman, Elleman, Bullerman

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Where is the Oellerman family from?

You can see how Oellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oellerman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oellerman families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oellerman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Oellerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oellerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oellerman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oellerman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Oellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oellerman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oellerman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oellerman. For the veterans among your Oellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oellerman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Oellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Oellerman in 1970 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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