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Oelbaum Family History

Oelbaum 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: Elbaum, Welbaum, Wellbaum, Neubaum, Fellbaum, Baum, Elam, Rosenbaum

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Where is the Oelbaum family from?

You can see how Oelbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oelbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oelbaum families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oelbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oelbaum families in 1920.
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What did your Oelbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oelbaum. 50% of Oelbaum men 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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Oelbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelbaum 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Oelbaum. 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 56 military records available for the last name Oelbaum. For the veterans among your Oelbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oelbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oelbaum in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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