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Ohning Family History

Ohning 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: Bohning, Horning, Dorning, Ronning, Arning, Thwing, Ching, Downing

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Where is the Ohning family from?

You can see how Ohning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ohning families living in Indiana. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ohning's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ohning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohning 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 Ohning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohning. 34% of Ohning men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Ohning women worked as a 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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ohning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Ohning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohning 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ohning. 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 104 military records available for the last name Ohning. For the veterans among your Ohning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohning lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ohning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ohning in 1967 was 101, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohning 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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