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Ohama Family History

Ohama 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: Oyama, Ohara, Hata, Ham, Hamm, Toyama, Shima, Sama, Haga, Cham

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Where is the Ohama family from?

You can see how Ohama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohama family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ohama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ohama family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohama's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ohama families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohama ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Ohama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohama 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Ohama. 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 90 military records available for the last name Ohama. For the veterans among your Ohama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohama lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ohama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ohama in 1957 was 57, and 52 in 2003.

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