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Olheiser Family History

Olheiser Surname Meaning

German: dialect form of Althäuser (see Althauser). The surname Olheiser is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Olheiser family from?

You can see how Olheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olheiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Olheiser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olheiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olheiser families in 1880.
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What did your Olheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olheiser. 47% of Olheiser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olheiser women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Work
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Olheiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Olheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olheiser 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Olheiser. 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 52 military records available for the last name Olheiser. For the veterans among your Olheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olheiser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olheiser in 1961 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olheiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olheiser 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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