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Ohashi Family History

Ohashi Name Meaning

Japanese (Ōhashi): written 大橋 ‘large bridge’ a common placename. The surname is mainly found in central Japan. Many bearers may be unrelated; some have Taira or Fujiwara connections.

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


Similar surnames: Oishi, Hase, Ouchi, Onishi, Osaki, Hahn, Haskin, Hari, Hast, Tomasi

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Where is the Ohashi family from?

You can see how Ohashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohashi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ohashi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Ohashi families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ohashi's in USA. California had the highest population of Ohashi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohashi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohashi. 31% of Ohashi men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ohashi women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Ohashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohashi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohashi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 415 military records available for the last name Ohashi. For the veterans among your Ohashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohashi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ohashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ohashi in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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