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Ohrens Family History

Ohrens 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: Ahrens, Ohren, Oren, Ovens, Torrens, Behrens, Hren, Owens, Mehrens

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Where is the Ohrens family from?

You can see how Ohrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohrens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ohrens families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohrens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ohrens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Ohrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ohrens. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ohrens. For the veterans among your Ohrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrens lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Ohrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ohrens in 1976 was 69, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohrens 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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