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Ohvall Family History

Ohvall 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: Hall, Duvall, Theall, Devall, Chall, Chvala, Shall, Thrall, Ovalle

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ohvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohvall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ohvall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ohvall. For the veterans among your Ohvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohvall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Ohvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ohvall in 1967 was 82, and 76 in 1985.

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