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Ochsenkehl Family History

Ochsenkehl 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: Schenkel, Schlenker, Ochsner, Schenker, Schendel, Schwenker, Schinkel

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Where is the Ochsenkehl family from?

You can see how Ochsenkehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochsenkehl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ochsenkehl families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochsenkehl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ochsenkehl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Ochsenkehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochsenkehl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ochsenkehl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ochsenkehl. For the veterans among your Ochsenkehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochsenkehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ochsenkehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ochsenkehl in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochsenkehl 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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