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Ohlhaver Family History

Ohlhaver 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: Haver, Cleaver, Laver, O'haver, Dilsaver, Shaver, Claver, Klaver

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Where is the Ohlhaver family from?

You can see how Ohlhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlhaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlhaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ohlhaver families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ohlhaver's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohlhaver families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Ohlhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlhaver 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ohlhaver. 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 124 military records available for the last name Ohlhaver. For the veterans among your Ohlhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlhaver lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ohlhaver in 1968 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlhaver 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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