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Olhoff Family History

Olhoff 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: Olthoff, Hoff, Orloff, Oliff, Dolloff, Kohlhoff, Osthoff, Althoff

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Where is the Olhoff family from?

You can see how Olhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olhoff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Olhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Olhoff family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Olhoff's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Olhoff families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olhoff 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 73 census records available for the last name Olhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olhoff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Olhoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Olhoff. For the veterans among your Olhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olhoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Olhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Olhoff in 1970 was 73, and 88 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olhoff 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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