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Ohswaldt Family History

Ohswaldt 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: Oswald, Osswald, Oswalt, Ostwald, Howald, Oswell, Ewald, Howard

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Where is the Ohswaldt family from?

You can see how Ohswaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohswaldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohswaldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ohswaldt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohswaldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohswaldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohswaldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohswaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohswaldt. 100% of Ohswaldt 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ohswaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohswaldt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ohswaldt. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ohswaldt. For the veterans among your Ohswaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohswaldt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Ohswaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ohswaldt in 1978 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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