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Ohrstedt Family History

Ohrstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Bohnstedt, Hustedt, Hastert, Carlstedt, Bergstedt, Husted

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Where is the Ohrstedt family from?

You can see how Ohrstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohrstedt families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohrstedt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ohrstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrstedt 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 Ohrstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Box Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohrstedt. 100% of Ohrstedt men worked as a Paper Box Worker.

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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

  • Paper Box Worker
    100%

What Ohrstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Ohrstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrstedt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ohrstedt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ohrstedt. For the veterans among your Ohrstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrstedt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Ohrstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ohrstedt in 1970 was 88, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohrstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohrstedt 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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