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Oldshue Family History

Oldshue Name 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, Goodhue, Olague, Bushue, Gushue, Lahue, Shue, Olshan, Lashua

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Where is the Oldshue family from?

You can see how Oldshue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldshue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldshue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Oldshue families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oldshue's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oldshue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldshue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oldshue ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oldshue ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Oldshue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldshue 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Oldshue. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oldshue. For the veterans among your Oldshue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldshue lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Oldshue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oldshue in 1978 was 86, and 97 in 1996.

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