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Ohlemeyer Family History

Ohlemeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Hockemeyer, Wedemeyer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer, Rosemeyer

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Where is the Ohlemeyer family from?

You can see how Ohlemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlemeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ohlemeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlemeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohlemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlemeyer 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 Ohlemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlemeyer. 20% of Ohlemeyer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

What Ohlemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Ohlemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlemeyer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ohlemeyer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ohlemeyer. For the veterans among your Ohlemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlemeyer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ohlemeyer in 1958 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlemeyer 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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