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Oherson Family History

Oherson 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: Herson, Okerson, Pherson, Overson, Heron, Person, Merson, Iverson

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Where is the Oherson family from?

You can see how Oherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oherson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oherson families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oherson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Oherson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oherson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Oherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oherson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oherson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oherson. For the veterans among your Oherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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