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Ohmstedt Family History

Ohmstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Bohnstedt, Olmsted, Hustedt, Hastert, Husted, Bramstedt

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Where is the Ohmstedt family from?

You can see how Ohmstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohmstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohmstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ohmstedt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohmstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohmstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohmstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ohmstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohmstedt 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Ohmstedt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ohmstedt. For the veterans among your Ohmstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohmstedt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Ohmstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ohmstedt in 1969 was 79, and 66 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohmstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohmstedt 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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