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Oldhan Family History

Oldhan 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: Oldham, Olshan, Olan, Holdman, Olden, Colahan, Oldani, Boldman

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Where is the Oldhan family from?

You can see how Oldhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Oldhan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldhan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oldhan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oldhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oldhan. 38% of Oldhan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oldhan women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Oldhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oldhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldhan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Oldhan. 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 118 military records available for the last name Oldhan. For the veterans among your Oldhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldhan lifespan?

Average Oldhan life expectancy in 1983 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldhan 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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