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Ochalek Family History

Ochalek 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: Schalk, Mchale, Chalk, Chwalek, Mihalek, Michalek, Kochanek, Halek

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Where is the Ochalek family from?

You can see how Ochalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ochalek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ochalek's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Ochalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochalek 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 Ochalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ochalek. 60% of Ochalek men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Ochalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Ochalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochalek 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ochalek. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ochalek. For the veterans among your Ochalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochalek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Ochalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ochalek in 1955 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochalek 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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