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Ojerholm Family History

Ojerholm 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: Overholt, Soderholm, Osterholm, Denholm, Osterholt, Aderhold

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Where is the Ojerholm family from?

You can see how Ojerholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojerholm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ojerholm families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ojerholm's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ojerholm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojerholm 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 Ojerholm ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ojerholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Ojerholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojerholm 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ojerholm. 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 281 military records available for the last name Ojerholm. For the veterans among your Ojerholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojerholm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ojerholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ojerholm in 1969 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojerholm 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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