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Ohlmeier Family History

Ohlmeier 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: Kohlmeier, Kohlmeyer, Ortmeier, Homeier, Lohmeier, Ohler, Ohmer

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Where is the Ohlmeier family from?

You can see how Ohlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlmeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ohlmeier families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ohlmeier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ohlmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlmeier 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 Ohlmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlmeier. 100% of Ohlmeier 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 Ohlmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Ohlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlmeier 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ohlmeier. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ohlmeier. For the veterans among your Ohlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlmeier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ohlmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ohlmeier in 1967 was 70, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlmeier 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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