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Ocean Family History

Ocean Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Ocean family from?

You can see how Ocean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ocean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ocean family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ocean's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Ocean families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ocean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ocean. 50% of Ocean men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ocean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ocean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocean 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Ocean. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ocean. For the veterans among your Ocean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocean lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ocean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ocean in 1968 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocean 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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