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Ohleger Family History

Ohleger 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: Ohler, Leger, Oliger, Ohlinger, Heger, Pfleger, Zuleger, Rohleder

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Where is the Ohleger family from?

You can see how Ohleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohleger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ohleger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohleger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ohleger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohleger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ohleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohleger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ohleger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ohleger. For the veterans among your Ohleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohleger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ohleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ohleger in 1968 was 46, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohleger 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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