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Oehmler Family History

Oehmler 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: Oehler, Ohler, Boehmer, Ohmer, Demler, Semler, Rehmer, Emler, Nehmer

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Where is the Oehmler family from?

You can see how Oehmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehmler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oehmler family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Oehmler's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Oehmler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehmler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oehmler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oehmler. 100% of Oehmler men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Oehmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehmler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oehmler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Oehmler. For the veterans among your Oehmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehmler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oehmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oehmler in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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