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Ohlund Family History

Ohlund Surname Meaning

Swedish (Öhlund): variant of Ölund (see Olund ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ohlund family from?

You can see how Ohlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ohlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ohlund family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohlund's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ohlund families in 1911.
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What did your Ohlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohlund. 36% of Ohlund men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Ohlund women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohlund were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Ohlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Ohlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlund 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Ohlund. 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 243 military records available for the last name Ohlund. For the veterans among your Ohlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ohlund in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlund 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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