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Ohms Family History

Ohms Name Meaning

North German:: patronymic from Ohm . patronymic from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ōd ‘wealth possession’ as the first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ohme, Ohm, Ohs, Alms, Bohls, Oss, Johns, Booms, Ehm, Oehme

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Where is the Ohms family from?

You can see how Ohms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Ohms families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ohms's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohms. 30% of Ohms men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ohms women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohms were Helper and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Orange Picker
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ohms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohms 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Ohms. 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 610 military records available for the last name Ohms. For the veterans among your Ohms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohms lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ohms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ohms in 1947 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

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