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Ohern Family History

Ohern Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Hearn.

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


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Where is the Ohern family from?

You can see how Ohern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Ohern families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ohern's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ohern families in 1911.
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What did your Ohern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohern. 31% of Ohern men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Ohern women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohern were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Ohern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ohern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohern 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohern. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ohern. For the veterans among your Ohern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohern lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ohern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohern in 1945 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohern 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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