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Ohst Family History

Ohst 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: Oest, Ost, Ohrt, Obst, Ohs, Ott, Oh, Best, Post, Ort

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Where is the Ohst family from?

You can see how Ohst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ohst families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ohst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohst 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 Ohst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohst. 34% of Ohst men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Ohst women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Ohst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Ohst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohst 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ohst. 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 101 military records available for the last name Ohst. For the veterans among your Ohst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ohst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ohst in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohst 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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