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Olthaus Family History

Olthaus Surname 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: Althaus, Holthaus, Holthus, Oltmans, Outhouse, Obenhaus, Claus

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Where is the Olthaus family from?

You can see how Olthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olthaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olthaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Olthaus families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Olthaus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Olthaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Olthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olthaus 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Olthaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Olthaus. For the veterans among your Olthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olthaus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Olthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Olthaus in 1967 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olthaus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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