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Ohrbach Family History

Ohrbach 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: Orbach, Rohrbach, Urbach, Fahrbach, Harbach, Hubach, Marbach, Erbach

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Where is the Ohrbach family from?

You can see how Ohrbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohrbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohrbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohrbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohrbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohrbach. 25% of Ohrbach 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
    25%
  • Buyer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
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What Ohrbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Ohrbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrbach 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Ohrbach. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ohrbach. For the veterans among your Ohrbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ohrbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ohrbach in 1964 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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