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Oherr Family History

Oherr 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: Herr, Sherr, Over, Ober, Oder, Ohler, Orr, Ohmer, Herre, Kerr

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Where is the Oherr family from?

You can see how Oherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oherr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Oherr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oherr families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Oherr's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Oherr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Oherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oherr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oherr. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oherr. For the veterans among your Oherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oherr lifespan?

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