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Ohlenforst Family History

Ohlenforst 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: Ohlendorf, Walkenhorst, Ihlenfeldt, Lefort, Batenhorst, Wallenhorst

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Where is the Ohlenforst family from?

You can see how Ohlenforst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlenforst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlenforst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ohlenforst families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ohlenforst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ohlenforst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlenforst 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 Ohlenforst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlenforst. 100% of Ohlenforst men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ohlenforst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ohlenforst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlenforst 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ohlenforst. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ohlenforst. For the veterans among your Ohlenforst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlenforst lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Ohlenforst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ohlenforst in 1971 was 82, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlenforst 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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