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Ohayon Family History

Ohayon Name Meaning

Jewish (from Morocco): from the Jewish male personal name Ḥayūn based on Arabic ḥayy ‘alive living’ prefixed by Berber u- ‘son’.

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


Similar surnames: Sharon, Hain, Shan, Hanan, Hahn, Ayon, Hamon, Ohlson, Rayon, Hason

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Where is the Ohayon family from?

You can see how Ohayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohayon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ohayon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohayon family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohayon's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohayon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohayon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohayon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ohayon. 100% of Ohayon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Ohayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohayon 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Ohayon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ohayon. For the veterans among your Ohayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohayon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ohayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohayon in 1971 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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