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Ohla Family History

Ohla 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: Ohl, Ola, Ohle, Ohta, Hua, Sala, Oh, Ha, Ahl, Vila

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Where is the Ohla family from?

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

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

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

What Ohla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Ohla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohla 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ohla. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ohla. For the veterans among your Ohla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohla lifespan?

Average Ohla life expectancy in 1981 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohla 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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