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Ohar Family History

Ohar 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: Omar, Char, Dhar, Ohr, Ohara, Mohar, Han, Hay, Ham, Chae

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Where is the Ohar family from?

You can see how Ohar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ohar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohar 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 510 census records available for the last name Ohar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohar 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Ohar. 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 512 military records available for the last name Ohar. For the veterans among your Ohar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ohar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ohar in 1963 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohar 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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