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Oldenburger Family History

Oldenburger 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, Altenburger, Wolfenbarger, Sollenberger, Offenberger

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Where is the Oldenburger family from?

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

What did your Oldenburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oldenburger. 27% of Oldenburger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Hired Hand
    14%
  • Driver
    14%
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What Oldenburger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Oldenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldenburger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Oldenburger. 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 277 military records available for the last name Oldenburger. For the veterans among your Oldenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldenburger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oldenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oldenburger in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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