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Oehlbeck Family History

Oehlbeck 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: Kohlbeck, Overbeck, Kolbeck, Lembeck, Lebeck, Dilbeck, Osbeck

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Where is the Oehlbeck family from?

You can see how Oehlbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehlbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehlbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oehlbeck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehlbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oehlbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehlbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oehlbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Construction
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Oehlbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlbeck 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oehlbeck. 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 67 military records available for the last name Oehlbeck. For the veterans among your Oehlbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oehlbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oehlbeck in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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