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Ohnen Family History

Ohnen 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: Ihnen, Bohnen, Ohren, Onnen, Kohnen, Olsen, Chen, Shen, Offen, Osten

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Where is the Ohnen family from?

You can see how Ohnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohnen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ohnen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohnen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohnen families in 1880.
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What did your Ohnen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Ohnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohnen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ohnen. 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 Ohnen. For the veterans among your Ohnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ohnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ohnen in 1964 was 69, and 73 in 2001.

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