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Ohden Family History

Ohden 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: Oden, Olden, Odden, Ogden, Ohren, Ohde, Bowden, Olsen, Cowden, Chen

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Where is the Ohden family from?

You can see how Ohden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ohden families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ohden's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ohden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohden 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 Ohden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohden. 100% of Ohden men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ohden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Ohden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohden 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ohden. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ohden. For the veterans among your Ohden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ohden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ohden in 1967 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohden 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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