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Ohlwein Family History

Ohlwein 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: Ortwein, Ohlin, Allwein, Ellwein, Ohlsen, Olsen, Ohler, Wein, Klein

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Where is the Ohlwein family from?

You can see how Ohlwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ohlwein families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohlwein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ohlwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohlwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlwein. 100% of Ohlwein women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Ohlwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlwein 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ohlwein. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ohlwein. For the veterans among your Ohlwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlwein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Ohlwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ohlwein in 1973 was 79, and 64 in 1999.

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