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Occhino Family History

Occhino Name Meaning

Italian: from a derivative of occhio ‘eye’ (from Latin oc(u)lus) applied as a nickname for someone distinctive eyes or perhaps with only one eye.

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


Similar surnames: Bocchino, Orecchio, Chino, Cerino, Schink, Nocerino, Chinn, Canino

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Where is the Occhino family from?

You can see how Occhino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Occhino family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Occhino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Occhino families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Occhino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Occhino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Occhino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Occhino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Occhino. 43% of Occhino men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Occhino women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Occhino were Plumber and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Tailor
    22%
  • Barber
    22%
  • Plumber
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Occhino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Occhino 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Occhino. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Occhino. For the veterans among your Occhino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Occhino lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Occhino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Occhino in 1958 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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