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Ohse Family History

Ohse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ochse.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ohse family from?

You can see how Ohse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ohse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Ohse families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohse's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ohse families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohse 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 Ohse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohse. 36% of Ohse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ohse women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ohse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohse 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Ohse. 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 640 military records available for the last name Ohse. For the veterans among your Ohse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ohse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ohse in 1965 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohse 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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