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Olinghouse Family History

Olinghouse 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: Limehouse, Garlinghouse, Boultinghouse, Langhorne, Outhouse

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Where is the Olinghouse family from?

You can see how Olinghouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olinghouse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Olinghouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Olinghouse family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Olinghouse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olinghouse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olinghouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olinghouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olinghouse. 23% of Olinghouse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olinghouse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olinghouse were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Olinghouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Olinghouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olinghouse 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Olinghouse. 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 179 military records available for the last name Olinghouse. For the veterans among your Olinghouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olinghouse lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Olinghouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olinghouse in 1952 was 36, and 95 in 2004.

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