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Ohearne Family History

Ohearne 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: Hearne, Hearn, Cherne, O'hearn, Harne, Ahearn, Aherne, Herne, Hearns

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Where is the Ohearne family from?

You can see how Ohearne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohearne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohearne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ohearne families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ohearne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ohearne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohearne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohearne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohearne. 100% of Ohearne 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohearne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohearne 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ohearne. 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 143 military records available for the last name Ohearne. For the veterans among your Ohearne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohearne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ohearne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ohearne in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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