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Ohlswager Family History

Ohlswager 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: Ohlinger, Swager, Onsager, Hager, Ohler, Sager, Swanger, Wager

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Ohlswager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlswager 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ohlswager. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Ohlswager. For the veterans among your Ohlswager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlswager lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Ohlswager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ohlswager in 1969 was 84, and 77 in 1999.

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