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Ohandley Family History

Ohandley 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: Chandley, Handley, Hanley, Chandler, Hadley, Hansley, Shanley

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Where is the Ohandley family from?

You can see how Ohandley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohandley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ohandley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 87 Ohandley families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohandley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ohandley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohandley 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 Ohandley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ohandley. 50% of Ohandley men worked as a Miner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Ohandley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohandley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohandley 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Ohandley. 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 188 military records available for the last name Ohandley. For the veterans among your Ohandley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohandley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ohandley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ohandley in 1956 was 52, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohandley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohandley 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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