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Ohanlow Family History

Ohanlow 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: Harlow, Hanlon, Sharlow, Shallow, Callow, Hanley, Barlow, Ballow

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Where is the Ohanlow family from?

You can see how Ohanlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohanlow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ohanlow families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Ohanlow families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohanlow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ohanlow families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Ohanlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohanlow 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ohanlow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ohanlow. For the veterans among your Ohanlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohanlow lifespan?

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