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Ohrenberger Family History

Ohrenberger 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: Hohenberger, Offenberger, Shenberger, Shoenberger, Greenberger

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Where is the Ohrenberger family from?

You can see how Ohrenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohrenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ohrenberger families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ohrenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohrenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrenberger 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 Ohrenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohrenberger. 60% of Ohrenberger men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Auto Mechanic
    40%

What Ohrenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Ohrenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrenberger 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ohrenberger. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ohrenberger. For the veterans among your Ohrenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrenberger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ohrenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ohrenberger in 1971 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohrenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohrenberger 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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