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Olhawa Family History

Olhawa 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: Hata, Hawk, Shaw, Lala, Lada, Sawa, Haga, Haw, Haba, Hada

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Where is the Olhawa family from?

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

There are 28 census records available for the last name Olhawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olhawa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Olhawa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Olhawa. For the veterans among your Olhawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olhawa lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Olhawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olhawa in 1978 was 96, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olhawa 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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