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Ohlander Family History

Ohlander 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: Oblander, Olander, Bohlander, Lander, Bolander, Melander, Helander

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Where is the Ohlander family from?

You can see how Ohlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ohlander families living in Alabama. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ohlander's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ohlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohlander. 34% of Ohlander men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Ohlander women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Ohlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Ohlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlander 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Ohlander. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ohlander. For the veterans among your Ohlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ohlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ohlander in 1964 was 82, and 95 in 2002.

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