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Ohlhof Family History

Ohlhof 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: Ohlson, Kohlhoff, Bohnhoff, Ohler, Orloff, Ohl, Oliff, Ohland, Olmo

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Where is the Ohlhof family from?

You can see how Ohlhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlhof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohlhof families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohlhof's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ohlhof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlhof 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 17 census records available for the last name Ohlhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlhof 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 Ohlhof. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ohlhof. For the veterans among your Ohlhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlhof lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Ohlhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ohlhof in 1973 was 80, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlhof 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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