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Ohmsted Family History

Ohmsted 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: Olmsted, Husted, Olmstead, Ohnstad, Umsted, Oster, Osten, Umstead

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Where is the Ohmsted family from?

You can see how Ohmsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohmsted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohmsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Ohmsted families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Ohmsted's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ohmsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohmsted 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 Ohmsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohmsted. 100% of Ohmsted men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ohmsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Ohmsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohmsted 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 Ohmsted. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ohmsted. For the veterans among your Ohmsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohmsted lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Ohmsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ohmsted in 1971 was 92, and 72 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohmsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohmsted 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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