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Ohms Family History

Ohms Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Ohm.

Patronymic from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ōd ‘wealth possession’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Ohms family from?

You can see how Ohms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ohms families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ohms families in 1891.
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What did your Ohms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ohms. 100% of Ohms 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ohms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohms 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Ohms. 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 610 military records available for the last name Ohms. For the veterans among your Ohms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohms lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ohms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ohms in 1947 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohms 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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