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Oherin Family History

Oherin 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: Cherin, Sherin, Herin, Heron, Helin, Merin, Chernin, Cherian, Hering

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Where is the Oherin family from?

You can see how Oherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oherin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oherin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Oherin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oherin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oherin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oherin 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 Oherin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Oherin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Oherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oherin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Oherin. 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 81 military records available for the last name Oherin. For the veterans among your Oherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oherin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oherin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oherin in 1955 was 47, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oherin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oherin 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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