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Ojen Family History

Ojen 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: Oren, Osen, Oyen, Owen, Oden, Olen, Oien, Oen, Jen, Oken

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Where is the Ojen family from?

You can see how Ojen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ojen family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ojen's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Ojen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Ojen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojen 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 Ojen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ojen. For the veterans among your Ojen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ojen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ojen in 1969 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojen 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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