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Ohlmeyer Family History

Ohlmeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Homeyer, Lohmeyer, Kohlmeier, Kollmeyer, Meyer, Ohler

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Where is the Ohlmeyer family from?

You can see how Ohlmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ohlmeyer families living in Louisiana. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ohlmeyer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ohlmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohlmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlmeyer. 28% of Ohlmeyer men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Ohlmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlmeyer 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Ohlmeyer. 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 150 military records available for the last name Ohlmeyer. For the veterans among your Ohlmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlmeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ohlmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ohlmeyer in 1961 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

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