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Oheaney Family History

Oheaney 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: Heaney, Cheaney, Haney, Healey, Heagney, Cheney, Chaney, Reaney

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Where is the Oheaney family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oheaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oheaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oheaney. 50% of Oheaney women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Oheaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Oheaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oheaney 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oheaney. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oheaney. For the veterans among your Oheaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oheaney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Oheaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oheaney in 1968 was 71, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oheaney 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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