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Oherron Family History

Oherron Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEaráin ‘descendant of Earán’ (see Herron ).

The name O'Herron is no longer found in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Oherron family from?

You can see how Oherron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oherron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oherron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Oherron families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Oherron's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Oherron families in 1911.
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What did your Oherron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oherron. 46% of Oherron men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oherron women worked as a Housework.

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Oherron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oherron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oherron 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Oherron. 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 424 military records available for the last name Oherron. For the veterans among your Oherron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oherron lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Oherron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oherron in 1952 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oherron 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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