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Ohashi Family History

Ohashi Surname Meaning

Japanese (Ōhashi): written 大橋 ‘large bridge’ a common placename.

The surname is mainly found in central Japan.

Many bearers may be unrelated; some have Taira or Fujiwara connections.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ohashi family from?

You can see how Ohashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohashi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ohashi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ohashi families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohashi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ohashi families in 1911.
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What did your Ohashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ohashi. 60% of Ohashi men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Ohashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohashi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohashi. 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 415 military records available for the last name Ohashi. For the veterans among your Ohashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohashi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ohashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ohashi in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohashi 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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