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Ohlwiler Family History

Ohlwiler 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: Fulwiler, Oliver, Ohler, Emswiler, Oliger, Theiler, Ohlinger, Bleiler

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Where is the Ohlwiler family from?

You can see how Ohlwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlwiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ohlwiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ohlwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ohlwiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Ohlwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlwiler 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ohlwiler. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ohlwiler. For the veterans among your Ohlwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlwiler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohlwiler in 1953 was 68, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlwiler 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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