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Oherdt Family History

Oherdt 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: Herdt, Hardt, Herd, Ohrt, Oberst, Herde, Obert, Herst, Herda, Goerdt

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Where is the Oherdt family from?

You can see how Oherdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oherdt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oherdt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oherdt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oherdt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Oherdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oherdt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oherdt. 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 Oherdt. For the veterans among your Oherdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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