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Ohoro Family History

Ohoro 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: Okoro, Horn, Thor, Thorn, Shore, Toro, Hoo, Osorio, Ohrt, Haro

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Where is the Ohoro family from?

You can see how Ohoro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohoro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohoro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Ohoro families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ohoro's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ohoro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohoro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohoro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohoro. 43% of Ohoro men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Contractor
    29%
  • Farm
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohoro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohoro 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Ohoro. 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 211 military records available for the last name Ohoro. For the veterans among your Ohoro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohoro lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ohoro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ohoro in 1960 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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