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Ohrn Family History

Ohrn Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Orn .

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


Similar surnames: Orne, Orn, Arn, Chun, Ohlin, Bourn, Carn, Bohr, Shan, Sohn

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Where is the Ohrn family from?

You can see how Ohrn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohrn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ohrn families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ohrn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohrn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohrn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohrn. 60% of Ohrn men worked as a Machinist and 25% of Ohrn women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohrn were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohrn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrn 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Ohrn. 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 240 military records available for the last name Ohrn. For the veterans among your Ohrn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ohrn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ohrn in 1944 was 37, and 96 in 2004.

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