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Ojohn Family History

Ojohn 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: John, Hohn, Bohn, Bjorn, Rohn, Dejohn, Krohn, Mohn, Okon, Lohn

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Where is the Ojohn family from?

You can see how Ojohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojohn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ojohn families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Ojohn families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ojohn's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ojohn families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojohn 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 36 census records available for the last name Ojohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojohn 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 immigration records available for the last name Ojohn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ojohn. For the veterans among your Ojohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojohn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Ojohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ojohn in 1977 was 75, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojohn 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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