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Ocane Family History

Ocane Surname 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: Cane, Okane, Ocana, Carne, Cave, Lane, Cade, Cape, Ozanne, Oman

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Where is the Ocane family from?

You can see how Ocane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ocane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Ocane family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocane's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ocane families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Ocane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocane 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ocane. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ocane. For the veterans among your Ocane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ocane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ocane in 1968 was 68, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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