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Ohren Name Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Ohren or from Ohron near Trier. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Trøndelag the definite singular form of ur ‘rock-strewn slope scree’ or from a farm name in Hadeland a compound of Old Norse ǫlr ‘alder’ + -en from vin ‘meadow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oren, Ouren, Maren, Bohnen, Buren, Thien, Osen, Olsen, Ehren, Orten

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Where is the Ohren family from?

You can see how Ohren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ohren families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ohren's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ohren families in 1891.
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What did your Ohren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ohren. 100% of Ohren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohren 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Ohren. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ohren. For the veterans among your Ohren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohren lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ohren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ohren in 1954 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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