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Ohmstead Family History

Ohmstead 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: Olmstead, Umstead, Bumstead, Hustead, Ohnstad, Olmsted, Armstead

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Where is the Ohmstead family from?

You can see how Ohmstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohmstead family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohmstead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Ohmstead families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohmstead's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ohmstead families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohmstead 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 Ohmstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohmstead. 60% of Ohmstead men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ohmstead women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohmstead were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Ohmstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Ohmstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohmstead 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ohmstead. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ohmstead. For the veterans among your Ohmstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohmstead lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Ohmstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ohmstead in 1974 was 52, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohmstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohmstead 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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