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Ohlstein Family History

Ohlstein 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: Holstein, Hulstein, Ornstein, Milstein, Hollstein, Hohnstein, Ohlsen

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Where is the Ohlstein family from?

You can see how Ohlstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ohlstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohlstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlstein 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 217 census records available for the last name Ohlstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlstein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ohlstein. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ohlstein. For the veterans among your Ohlstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Ohlstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ohlstein in 1966 was 74, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlstein 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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