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O Hare Family History

O Hare Surname 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: Hare, Clare, Cesare, Mare, Ware, Lare, Stare, Bare, Care, Skare

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Where is the O Hare family from?

You can see how O Hare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O Hare family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most O Hare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 O Hare family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded O Hare's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of O Hare families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the O Hare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your O Hare ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named O Hare. 28% of O Hare men worked as a Labourer and 34% of O Hare women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named O Hare were Manufacturer and Box Maker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Manufacturer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Box Maker
    34%

What O Hare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name O Hare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O Hare 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 856 immigration records available for the last name O Hare. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 381 military records available for the last name O Hare. For the veterans among your O Hare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O Hare lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, O Hare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for O Hare in 1972 was 66, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O Hare ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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