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Ohsen Family History

Ohsen 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: Olsen, Osen, Ohren, Ohlsen, Chen, Shen, Offen, Osten, Ohler, Oren

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Where is the Ohsen family from?

You can see how Ohsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ohsen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ohsen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ohsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohsen 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 Ohsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohsen. 100% of Ohsen men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ohsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohsen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ohsen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ohsen. For the veterans among your Ohsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohsen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohsen 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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