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Oeltgen Family History

Oeltgen 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: Oeltjen, Bestgen, Velten, Felten, Oetken, Oetjen, Wiltgen, Kultgen

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Where is the Oeltgen family from?

You can see how Oeltgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeltgen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oeltgen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oeltgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oeltgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oeltgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oeltgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Oeltgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeltgen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Oeltgen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oeltgen. For the veterans among your Oeltgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeltgen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Oeltgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oeltgen in 1986 was 81, and 65 in 1996.

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