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Ochmer Family History

Ochmer 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: Ohmer, Schmer, Achter, Comer, Ohler, Boehmer, Kocher, Scher, Rehmer

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Where is the Ochmer family from?

You can see how Ochmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ochmer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ochmer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ochmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochmer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ochmer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ochmer. For the veterans among your Ochmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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