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Oharrow Family History

Oharrow Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Hara.

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


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Where is the Oharrow family from?

You can see how Oharrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oharrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oharrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Oharrow families living in Northumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Oharrow's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Oharrow families in 1891.
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What did your Oharrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oharrow. 55% of Oharrow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oharrow women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oharrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oharrow 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Oharrow. 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 372 military records available for the last name Oharrow. For the veterans among your Oharrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oharrow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oharrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oharrow in 1962 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oharrow 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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