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Ohanley Family History

Ohanley 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: Hanley, Shanley, Chanley, Halley, Manley, Henley, Hawley, Chandley

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Where is the Ohanley family from?

You can see how Ohanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohanley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ohanley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Ohanley families living in Essex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ohanley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ohanley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohanley 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 Ohanley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ohanley. 67% of Ohanley men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Ohanley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ohanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohanley 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Ohanley. 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 268 military records available for the last name Ohanley. For the veterans among your Ohanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohanley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ohanley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ohanley in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohanley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohanley 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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