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Ohnsted Family History

Ohnsted 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: Ohnstad, Onstad, Husted, Ansted, Bohnstedt, Olmsted, Winsted, Oster

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Where is the Ohnsted family from?

You can see how Ohnsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohnsted family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohnsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ohnsted family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohnsted's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ohnsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohnsted 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 Ohnsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Ohnsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohnsted 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ohnsted. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ohnsted. For the veterans among your Ohnsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohnsted lifespan?

Average Ohnsted life expectancy in 1966 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohnsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohnsted 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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