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Oheny Family History

Oheny 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: Doheny, Henry, Chen, Zheng, Shen, Cheng, Hey, Oren, Henn, Ovens

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Where is the Oheny family from?

You can see how Oheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oheny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oheny families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Oheny's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Oheny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Oheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oheny 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oheny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oheny. For the veterans among your Oheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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