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Ohrnberger Family History

Ohrnberger 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: Hohenberger, Hornberger, Nurnberger, Dirnberger, Sornberger

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Where is the Ohrnberger family from?

You can see how Ohrnberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrnberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohrnberger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohrnberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohrnberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrnberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohrnberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohrnberger. 34% of Ohrnberger men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Lithographer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
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What Ohrnberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ohrnberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrnberger 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ohrnberger. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ohrnberger. For the veterans among your Ohrnberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrnberger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ohrnberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ohrnberger in 1957 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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