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Ohlemacher Family History

Ohlemacher 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: Bleacher, Hamacher, Hutmacher, Rademacher, Nonnemacher, Letcher

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Where is the Ohlemacher family from?

You can see how Ohlemacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlemacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlemacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ohlemacher families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohlemacher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ohlemacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlemacher 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 Ohlemacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohlemacher. 24% of Ohlemacher men worked as a Laborer and 78% of Ohlemacher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohlemacher were Elevator Mgr and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Elevator Mgr
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Ohlemacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Ohlemacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlemacher 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ohlemacher. 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 189 military records available for the last name Ohlemacher. For the veterans among your Ohlemacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlemacher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlemacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ohlemacher in 1959 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlemacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlemacher 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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