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Ohale Family History

Ohale 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: Hale, Ohle, Whale, Chae, Gale, Hare, Halse, Sale, Dale, Hase

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Where is the Ohale family from?

You can see how Ohale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Ohale families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohale's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ohale families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohale 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 360 census records available for the last name Ohale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohale 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ohale. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ohale. For the veterans among your Ohale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ohale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ohale in 1966 was 90, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohale 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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