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Oharra Family History

Oharra Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Hara.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oharra family from?

You can see how Oharra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oharra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oharra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Oharra families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oharra's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Oharra families in 1911.
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What did your Oharra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oharra. 40% of Oharra men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Oharra women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oharra were Truck Driver and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Oharra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Oharra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oharra 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Oharra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oharra. For the veterans among your Oharra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oharra lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Oharra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oharra in 1945 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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