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Ohira Family History

Ohira 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: Ohara, Shira, Taira, Oliva, Mira, Shima, Cira, Ohrt, Vohra, Hara

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Where is the Ohira family from?

You can see how Ohira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohira family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ohira family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohira's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohira 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 Ohira ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ohira. 100% of Ohira women 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ohira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Ohira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohira 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Ohira. 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 66 military records available for the last name Ohira. For the veterans among your Ohira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohira lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ohira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ohira in 1956 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohira 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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