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Oharas Family History

Oharas 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: Ohara, Karas, Maras, Haas, Havas, Caras, Sharaf, Hara, Tomaras, Taras

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Where is the Oharas family from?

You can see how Oharas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oharas family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Oharas families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Oharas families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oharas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Oharas families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oharas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Oharas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oharas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oharas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oharas. For the veterans among your Oharas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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