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Ohoyt Family History

Ohoyt 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: Hoyt, Holt, Host, Hoy, Ohrt, Short, Hott, Hoye, Shott, Hout

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ohoyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohoyt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ohoyt. 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 Ohoyt. For the veterans among your Ohoyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohoyt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ohoyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ohoyt in 1968 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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