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Ohrnell Family History

Ohrnell 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: Cornell, Carnell, Darnell, Orrell, Farnell, Parnell, Kernell

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Where is the Ohrnell family from?

You can see how Ohrnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrnell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ohrnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ohrnell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohrnell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohrnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohrnell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Ohrnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrnell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ohrnell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ohrnell. For the veterans among your Ohrnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrnell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Ohrnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ohrnell in 1966 was 77, and 90 in 1998.

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