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Ohrel Family History

Ohrel 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: Orel, Ohren, Borel, Ohler, Oren, Ore, Ohmer, Ohl, Orrell, Thiel

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Where is the Ohrel family from?

You can see how Ohrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohrel families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ohrel's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ohrel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrel 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 Ohrel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ohrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ohrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ohrel. 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 Ohrel. For the veterans among your Ohrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ohrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ohrel in 1964 was 74, and 32 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohrel 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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