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Oharris Family History

Oharris 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: Harris, Pharris, Farris, Sarris, Orris, Carris, Hargis, Garris

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Where is the Oharris family from?

You can see how Oharris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oharris family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oharris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oharris family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oharris's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Oharris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oharris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oharris ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Oharris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oharris 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Oharris. 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 Oharris. For the veterans among your Oharris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oharris lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Oharris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oharris in 1970 was 54, and 82 in 1998.

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