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Ohnson Family History

Ohnson 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: Johnson, Ohlson, Benson, Johnston, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Pinson

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Where is the Ohnson family from?

You can see how Ohnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohnson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ohnson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ohnson family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohnson's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohnson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohnson 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 Ohnson ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ohnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ohnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohnson 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ohnson. 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 957 military records available for the last name Ohnson. For the veterans among your Ohnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohnson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Ohnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ohnson in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohnson 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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