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Ohser Family History

Ohser 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: Ohler, Ohmer, Oeser, Oser, Orser, Over, Oster, Olsen, Ober, Otter

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Where is the Ohser family from?

You can see how Ohser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ohser family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohser's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ohser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohser 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 Ohser. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ohser. For the veterans among your Ohser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohser lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Ohser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ohser in 1975 was 70, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohser 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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