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Ohans Family History

Ohans 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: Hans, Omans, Han, Chang, Zhang, Shan, Mohan, Hand, Oman, Hang

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Where is the Ohans family from?

You can see how Ohans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohans family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Ohans family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ohans families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohans 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 85 census records available for the last name Ohans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohans 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ohans. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ohans. For the veterans among your Ohans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohans lifespan?

Average Ohans life expectancy in 1995 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohans 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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