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Ojakangas Family History

Ojakangas 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: Kangas, Malanga, Mangas, Cabanas, Falanga, Janas, Kanas, Ocanas

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ojakangas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojakangas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ojakangas. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Ojakangas. For the veterans among your Ojakangas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojakangas lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Ojakangas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ojakangas in 1984 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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