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Ohail Family History

Ohail Name 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: Hail, Hain, Hall, Fail, Hai, Quail, Ohl, Bail, Haig, Cail

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Where is the Ohail family from?

You can see how Ohail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohail family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ohail families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohail's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ohail families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohail ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ohail ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Ohail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohail 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ohail. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ohail. For the veterans among your Ohail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohail lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Ohail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohail in 1978 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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