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Oberhauser Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Oberhaus (see Oberhaus ) or Oberhausen .

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


Similar surnames: Oberhaus, Oberhausen, Bernauer, Ohlhauser, Betthauser, Oberholtzer

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Where is the Oberhauser family from?

You can see how Oberhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Oberhauser families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Oberhauser's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oberhauser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberhauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberhauser. 62% of Oberhauser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Oberhauser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oberhauser were Baker and Housewife. .

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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
    62%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Oberhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Oberhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberhauser 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Oberhauser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oberhauser. For the veterans among your Oberhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberhauser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oberhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oberhauser in 1961 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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