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Oldhen Family History

Oldhen 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: Olden, Olsen, Kolden, Alden, Oden, Olen, Oldham, Holden, Elden

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Where is the Oldhen family from?

You can see how Oldhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldhen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldhen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oldhen families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oldhen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oldhen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldhen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oldhen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Oldhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldhen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oldhen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oldhen. For the veterans among your Oldhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldhen lifespan?

Average Oldhen life expectancy in 1984 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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