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Oheron Family History

Oheron 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: Heron, Sheron, Herod, Huron, Peron, Otero, Ahern, Overton, Ohlson

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Where is the Oheron family from?

You can see how Oheron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oheron family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oheron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Oheron families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oheron's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Oheron families in 1861.
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What did your Oheron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oheron. 50% of Oheron men worked as an Agent and 100% of Oheron women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Agent
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oheron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oheron 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Oheron. 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 253 military records available for the last name Oheron. For the veterans among your Oheron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oheron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oheron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oheron in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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