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Ohlenburg Family History

Ohlenburg 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: Oldenburg, Kohlenberg, Wollenburg, Ellenburg, Ellenberg, Ohlendorf

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Where is the Ohlenburg family from?

You can see how Ohlenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlenburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ohlenburg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlenburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohlenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlenburg 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 Ohlenburg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Ohlenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ohlenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlenburg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ohlenburg. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ohlenburg. For the veterans among your Ohlenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlenburg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Ohlenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ohlenburg in 1973 was 73, and 91 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlenburg 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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