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Oharan Family History

Oharan 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: Haran, Ohara, Haren, Harman, Hasan, Haan, Taran, Sharaf, Horan, Maran

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Where is the Oharan family from?

You can see how Oharan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oharan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oharan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oharan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oharan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Oharan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oharan 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 385 census records available for the last name Oharan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oharan 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Oharan. 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 94 military records available for the last name Oharan. For the veterans among your Oharan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oharan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Oharan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Oharan in 1974 was 95, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oharan 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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