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Oahman Family History

Oahman 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: Rahman, Oatman, Othman, Oshman, Oakman, Dahman, Ochman, Ohman, Lahman

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Where is the Oahman family from?

You can see how Oahman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oahman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oahman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oahman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oahman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oahman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oahman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Oahman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oahman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oahman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oahman. For the veterans among your Oahman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oahman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oahman

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