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Ohlau Family History

Ohlau 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: Lau, Ohler, Blau, Olan, Ohl, Hau, Ohland, Ola, Chau, Ohle

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Where is the Ohlau family from?

You can see how Ohlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohlau family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ohlau's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Ohlau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ohlau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlau. 50% of Ohlau men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ohlau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Ohlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlau 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ohlau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ohlau. For the veterans among your Ohlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ohlau in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlau 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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