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Oleheiser Family History

Oleheiser 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: Olheiser, Leiser, Ostheimer, Heiser, Emenheiser, Holzheimer, Leeser

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There are 26 census records available for the last name Oleheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleheiser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oleheiser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oleheiser. For the veterans among your Oleheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleheiser lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Oleheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oleheiser in 1990 was 52, and 87 in 1991.

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