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Ohlheiser Family History

Ohlheiser 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: Olheiser, Ohlhauser, Leiser, Ostheimer, Heiser, Dahlheimer, Hoheisel

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Where is the Ohlheiser family from?

You can see how Ohlheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlheiser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlheiser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Ohlheiser families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ohlheiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohlheiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlheiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohlheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ohlheiser. 100% of Ohlheiser men worked as a Cutter. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Ohlheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlheiser 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ohlheiser. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ohlheiser. For the veterans among your Ohlheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlheiser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ohlheiser in 1970 was 83, and 66 in 2003.

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