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Ohnheiser Family History

Ohnheiser 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: Olheiser, Ostheimer, Heiser, Manheimer, Ohlhauser, Emenheiser

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Where is the Ohnheiser family from?

You can see how Ohnheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohnheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohnheiser family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohnheiser's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ohnheiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohnheiser 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 Ohnheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Help and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohnheiser. 50% of Ohnheiser men worked as a Farm Help and 100% of Ohnheiser 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ohnheiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Ohnheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohnheiser 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ohnheiser. 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 87 military records available for the last name Ohnheiser. For the veterans among your Ohnheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohnheiser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ohnheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohnheiser in 1966 was 30, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohnheiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohnheiser 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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