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Ohlin Family History

Ohlin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the suffix -lin

derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Ohlin family from?

You can see how Ohlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ohlin families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ohlin families in 1911.
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What did your Ohlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohlin. 29% of Ohlin men worked as a Carpenter and 78% of Ohlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohlin were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    78%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Ohlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohlin. 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 446 military records available for the last name Ohlin. For the veterans among your Ohlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ohlin in 1962 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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