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Oelslager Family History

Oelslager 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, Gelsinger, Onsager, Slager, Elsinger, Bellanger

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Where is the Oelslager family from?

You can see how Oelslager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelslager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oelslager family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oelslager's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Oelslager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelslager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oelslager ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Oelslager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelslager 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oelslager. 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 57 military records available for the last name Oelslager. For the veterans among your Oelslager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelslager lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oelslager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oelslager in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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