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Oehms Family History

Oehms Surname 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: Ohms, Oehme, Oehm, Boehm, Rehm, Ochs, Ohm, Gehm, Oehl, Zehm

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Where is the Oehms family from?

You can see how Oehms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oehms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oehms families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehms's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Oehms families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Oehms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehms 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Oehms. 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 35 military records available for the last name Oehms. For the veterans among your Oehms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehms lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Oehms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Oehms in 1969 was 87, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehms ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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