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Ohlein Family History

Ohlein 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: Ohlin, Ohler, Klein, Lein, Schlein, Bohlen, Olin, Poehlein, Ahlin

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ohlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlein 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 Ohlein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ohlein. For the veterans among your Ohlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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