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Oldenettel Family History

Oldenettel 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: Frenette, Dentel, Alderete, Guenette, Odenthal, Odette, Chenette

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Where is the Oldenettel family from?

You can see how Oldenettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldenettel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldenettel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oldenettel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldenettel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oldenettel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldenettel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oldenettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oldenettel. 34% of Oldenettel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oldenettel women worked as an Owner. .

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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
    34%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%
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What Oldenettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Oldenettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldenettel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Oldenettel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Oldenettel. For the veterans among your Oldenettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldenettel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oldenettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oldenettel in 1964 was 88, and 78 in 2004.

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