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Oldenborg Family History

Oldenborg 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: Oldenburg, Goldenberg, Ellenberg, Rodenburg, Altenburg, Rodenberg

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Where is the Oldenborg family from?

You can see how Oldenborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldenborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldenborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oldenborg families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oldenborg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oldenborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldenborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oldenborg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Oldenborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldenborg 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Oldenborg. 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 35 military records available for the last name Oldenborg. For the veterans among your Oldenborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldenborg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oldenborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oldenborg in 1968 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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