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Ohrvall Family History

Ohrvall 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: Thrall, Hall, Orrell, Duvall, Krall, Ryall, Harvell, Prall, Gornall

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ohrvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrvall 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Ohrvall. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Ohrvall. For the veterans among your Ohrvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrvall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Ohrvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ohrvall in 1969 was 64, and 70 in 1999.

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