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Ohane Family History

Ohane 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: Okane, Shane, Hane, Thane, Han, Chang, Chae, Zhang, Hale, Cane

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Where is the Ohane family from?

You can see how Ohane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ohane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Ohane families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohane's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ohane families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Ohane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohane 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ohane. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ohane. For the veterans among your Ohane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Ohane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ohane in 1971 was 71, and 79 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohane 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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