Welcome to the Ohren Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Ohren surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Ohren ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Ohren Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Ohren family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Ohren brick wall? Read "Know Where to Begin Your Genealogical Search" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Ohren Ancestors
Ohren Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Ohren ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know How do I find my Ohren family in the census?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Ohren
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Ohren Surname
While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Ohren surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Ohren DNA Projects
Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Ohren family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Ohren research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Ohren Family History
For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Ohren ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "The Role Of History In Genealogical Research" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Ohren family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Ohren Researchers
In the course of genealogy research, collaboration is key -- we really cannot do it alone, and one of the great benefits of participating in community message boards is building relationships that not only enlightens our research but strengthens bonds across the miles. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Ohren queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Ohren ancestors.
Ohren Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Ohren was the 80349th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Ohren Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Ohren, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.
Upcoming Ohren Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Ohren family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Ohren reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Ohren Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.