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Ojera Family History

Ojera 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: Ojeda, Over, Ober, Oder, Bera, Sera, Overy, Riera, Ozer, Ojala

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Where is the Ojera family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ojera. 100% of Ojera 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Ojera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojera 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ojera. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ojera. For the veterans among your Ojera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojera lifespan?

Average Ojera life expectancy in 1986 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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