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Ohrman Family History

Ohrman 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: Orman, Kohrman, Ohlman, Ehrman, Fohrman, Rohrman, Ohman, Dohrman

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Where is the Ohrman family from?

You can see how Ohrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ohrman families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ohrman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ohrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrman 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 Ohrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohrman. 72% of Ohrman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Ohrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Ohrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrman 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Ohrman. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ohrman. For the veterans among your Ohrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ohrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ohrman in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohrman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohrman 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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