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Olheiser Name Meaning

German: dialect form of Althäuser (see Althauser ). The surname Olheiser is rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heider, Leiser, Lesser, Leifer, Peiser, Kleier, Kreiser, Leisen

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Where is the Olheiser family from?

You can see how Olheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olheiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Olheiser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olheiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olheiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olheiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Olheiser. 100% of Olheiser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Olheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olheiser 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Olheiser. 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 52 military records available for the last name Olheiser. For the veterans among your Olheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olheiser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olheiser in 1961 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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