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Ohme Family History

Ohme Surname Meaning

German (also Öhme): variant of Ohm.

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


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Where is the Ohme family from?

You can see how Ohme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ohme families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ohme families in 1891.
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What did your Ohme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohme. 50% of Ohme men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Ohme women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohme were Farm Labor and New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Ohme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohme 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Ohme. 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 Ohme. For the veterans among your Ohme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ohme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ohme in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohme 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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