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Ojibway Family History

Ojibway 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: Ottaway, Ordway, Overway, Ordiway, Obray, Conway, Alloway, Oliva, Bay

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Where is the Ojibway family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojibway 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 Ojibway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ojibway. 100% of Ojibway men worked as a Common Labor.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Ojibway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojibway 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ojibway. 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 131 military records available for the last name Ojibway. For the veterans among your Ojibway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojibway lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ojibway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ojibway in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ojibway 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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