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Ohlman Family History

Ohlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Öhlmann or Ohlmann. Swedish form of German Ohlmann

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ohlman family from?

You can see how Ohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Ohlman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ohlman families in 1911.
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What did your Ohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohlman. 15% of Ohlman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Ohlman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohlman were Painter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Ohlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlman 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Ohlman. 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 386 military records available for the last name Ohlman. For the veterans among your Ohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ohlman in 1958 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlman 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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