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Oihus Family History

Oihus 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: Ochs, Mikus, Titus, Mehus, Nyhus, Oines, Pikus, Niehus, Kious, Ohms

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Where is the Oihus family from?

You can see how Oihus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oihus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oihus families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oihus's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Oihus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oihus 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 Oihus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oihus. 100% of Oihus 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
    100%

What Oihus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Oihus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oihus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Oihus. 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 77 military records available for the last name Oihus. For the veterans among your Oihus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oihus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oihus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oihus in 1964 was 81, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oihus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oihus 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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