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Ocanell Family History

Ocanell 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: Canell, Carnell, Canela, Capell, Cabell, Schnell, Scannell, Cavell

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Where is the Ocanell family from?

You can see how Ocanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocanell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ocanell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ocanell family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocanell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ocanell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Ocanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocanell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ocanell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ocanell. For the veterans among your Ocanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocanell lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Ocanell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ocanell in 1990 was 85, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocanell 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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