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Ohman Family History

Ohman Surname Meaning

Swedish (Öhman): variant of Oman. Americanized form of German Ohmann.

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


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Where is the Ohman family from?

You can see how Ohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ohman families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ohman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohman 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 Ohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ohman. 100% of Ohman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ohman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ohman. For the veterans among your Ohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ohman in 1943 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohman 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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