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Oharen Family History

Oharen 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: Haren, Ohren, Hare, Hagen, Harben, Harden, Oren, Maren, Waren, Harten

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Where is the Oharen family from?

You can see how Oharen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oharen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oharen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Oharen families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oharen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Oharen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oharen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oharen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Oharen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oharen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Oharen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Oharen. For the veterans among your Oharen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oharen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oharen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oharen in 1964 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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