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Oheim Family History

Oheim 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: Heim, Opheim, Helm, Shim, Keim, Ohm, Seim, Orem, Rhem, Rhein

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Where is the Oheim family from?

You can see how Oheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Oheim families living in Missouri. This was about 65% of all the recorded Oheim's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oheim 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 Oheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oheim. 50% of Oheim men worked as a Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Oheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Oheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oheim 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Oheim. 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 526 military records available for the last name Oheim. For the veterans among your Oheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oheim in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oheim 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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