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Oelrichs Family History

Oelrichs 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, Henrichs, Ohlrich, Ulrich, Fenrich, Belich, Helfrich, Yelich

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Where is the Oelrichs family from?

You can see how Oelrichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelrichs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelrichs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Oelrichs families living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelrichs's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Oelrichs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelrichs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oelrichs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Oelrichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelrichs 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Oelrichs. 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 348 military records available for the last name Oelrichs. For the veterans among your Oelrichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelrichs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oelrichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oelrichs in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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