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Ojer Family History

Ojer 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: Over, Ober, Oder, Ozer, Oser, Omer, Oyer, Oler, Beer, Omar

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Where is the Ojer family from?

You can see how Ojer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ojer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ojer family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ojer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ojer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojer 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 Ojer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ojer. 100% of Ojer women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ojer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ojer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ojer. 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 Ojer. For the veterans among your Ojer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Ojer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ojer in 1964 was 71, and 65 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ojer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojer 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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