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Oharn Family History

Oharn 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: Ohara, Harn, Ohrn, Han, Horn, Hain, Hearn, Hare, Shan, Hard

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Where is the Oharn family from?

You can see how Oharn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oharn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oharn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Oharn family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oharn's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Oharn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oharn 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 402 census records available for the last name Oharn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oharn 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Oharn. 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 62 military records available for the last name Oharn. For the veterans among your Oharn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oharn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Oharn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oharn in 1969 was 74, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oharn 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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