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Oldhorn Family History

Oldhorn 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: Oldford, Horn, Thorn, Eldon, Dorn, Oldham, Alborn, Olden, Uhlhorn

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Where is the Oldhorn family from?

You can see how Oldhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldhorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Oldhorn families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldhorn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Oldhorn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Oldhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldhorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oldhorn. 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 14 military records available for the last name Oldhorn. For the veterans among your Oldhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldhorn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Oldhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oldhorn in 1975 was 36, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldhorn 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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