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Ohlir Family History

Ohlir 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: Ohler, Uhlir, Ohlin, Oyler, Ohmer, Ohl, Olin, Ahlin, Kohli, Pohler

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Where is the Ohlir family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ohlir ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ohlir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlir 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ohlir. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ohlir. For the veterans among your Ohlir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlir lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Ohlir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ohlir in 1962 was 79, and 53 in 1996.

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