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Ohlberg Family History

Ohlberg 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: Kohlberg, Wohlberg, Ahlberg, Ohler, Holberg, Kolberg, Helberg

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Where is the Ohlberg family from?

You can see how Ohlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ohlberg family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlberg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ohlberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlberg 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 Ohlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlberg. 100% of Ohlberg men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Ohlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Ohlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlberg 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Ohlberg. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ohlberg. For the veterans among your Ohlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ohlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ohlberg in 1962 was 84, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlberg 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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