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Ohlrich Family History

Ohlrich Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Ulrich.

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


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Where is the Ohlrich family from?

You can see how Ohlrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlrich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Ohlrich family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlrich's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Ohlrich families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlrich 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 Ohlrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohlrich. 37% of Ohlrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ohlrich women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Fireman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Brush Winder
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ohlrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohlrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlrich 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Ohlrich. 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 377 military records available for the last name Ohlrich. For the veterans among your Ohlrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ohlrich in 1963 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlrich 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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