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Oherrin Family History

Oherrin 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: Sherrin, Herrin, Herring, Herren, Chernin, Herran, Herron, Ferrin

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Where is the Oherrin family from?

You can see how Oherrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oherrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oherrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oherrin families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oherrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oherrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oherrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oherrin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Oherrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oherrin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Oherrin. 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 174 military records available for the last name Oherrin. For the veterans among your Oherrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oherrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Oherrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oherrin in 1963 was 91, and 97 in 2001.

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