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Oberheuser Family History

Oberheuser 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: Oberhauser, Oberhausen, Berkheiser, Oberhaus, Obermeyer, Oberholzer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberheuser 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 48 census records available for the last name Oberheuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberheuser 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oberheuser. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Oberheuser. For the veterans among your Oberheuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberheuser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Oberheuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oberheuser in 1968 was 87, and 82 in 2001.

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