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Oahn Family History

Oahn 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: Hahn, Ahn, Kahn, Fahn, Bahn, Zahn, Jahn, Dahn, Rahn, Lahn

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Where is the Oahn family from?

You can see how Oahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oahn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oahn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Oahn families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Oahn's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Oahn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Oahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oahn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oahn. 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 Oahn. For the veterans among your Oahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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