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Ojanen Family History

Ojanen 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: Okane, Hanen, Janes, Jansen, Jane, Tjaden, Janet, Jann, Janey, Janek

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Where is the Ojanen family from?

You can see how Ojanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ojanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ojanen families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ojanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ojanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojanen 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 Ojanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ojanen. 64% of Ojanen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

What Ojanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Ojanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojanen 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Ojanen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ojanen. For the veterans among your Ojanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojanen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Ojanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ojanen in 1955 was 23, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ojanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojanen 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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