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Oehus Family History

Oehus 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: Mehus, Reus, Ochs, Jesus, Melhus, Debus, Oehl, Remus, Negus, Redus

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Where is the Oehus family from?

You can see how Oehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oehus family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehus's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Oehus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Oehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oehus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Oehus. For the veterans among your Oehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehus lifespan?

Average Oehus life expectancy in 1998 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehus 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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