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Ohmit Family History

Ohmit 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: Ohmer, Ohm, Ohrt, Heit, Smit, Ohlin, Chait, Hait, Ohmes, Ohmart

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Where is the Ohmit family from?

You can see how Ohmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohmit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohmit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ohmit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ohmit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ohmit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohmit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohmit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohmit. 100% of Ohmit men worked as a Painter and 100% of Ohmit 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Ohmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohmit 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ohmit. 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 109 military records available for the last name Ohmit. For the veterans among your Ohmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohmit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ohmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ohmit in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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