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Oheir Family History

Oheir 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: Over, Ober, Oder, Ohler, Weir, Ohmer, Herr, Heim, Heier, Ozer

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Where is the Oheir family from?

You can see how Oheir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oheir family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oheir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Oheir families living in Staffordshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oheir's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Oheir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oheir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oheir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oheir. 34% of Oheir 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Helper
    23%
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What Oheir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Oheir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oheir 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Oheir. 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 422 military records available for the last name Oheir. For the veterans among your Oheir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oheir lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oheir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oheir in 1959 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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