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Oberhaus Family History

Oberhaus Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places called Oberhaus in Rhineland and Bavaria or a variant of Oberhausen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oberhaus family from?

You can see how Oberhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Oberhaus families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oberhaus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oberhaus families in 1880.
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What did your Oberhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberhaus. 38% of Oberhaus 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Maintenance
    13%
  • New Worker
    9%

What Oberhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oberhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberhaus 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Oberhaus. 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 767 military records available for the last name Oberhaus. For the veterans among your Oberhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberhaus lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Oberhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oberhaus in 1949 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberhaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberhaus 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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