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Ohye Family History

Ohye 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: Oye, Ohle, Ohme, Ohde, Thye, He, Chae, Rye, Oh, Hyde

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Where is the Ohye family from?

You can see how Ohye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohye family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohye's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohye families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Ohye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohye 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Ohye. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ohye. For the veterans among your Ohye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohye lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ohye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ohye in 1969 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohye 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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