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Ohns Family History

Ohns 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: Johns, Sohns, Ohms, Ohs, John, Oh, Oss, Sens, Ohl, Ovens

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Where is the Ohns family from?

You can see how Ohns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohns family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ohns families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ohns's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ohns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohns 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 91 census records available for the last name Ohns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohns 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 Ohns. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ohns. For the veterans among your Ohns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohns lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Ohns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohns in 1978 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohns 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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