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Ohlensehlen Family History

Ohlensehlen Name 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: Henschen, Henseler, Hensell, Hensley, Hoeschen, Hohensee, Henschel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlensehlen 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 Ohlensehlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlensehlen. 60% of Ohlensehlen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Ohlensehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlensehlen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ohlensehlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Ohlensehlen. For the veterans among your Ohlensehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlensehlen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlensehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ohlensehlen in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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