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Ochu Family History

Ochu 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: Chu, Ochs, Och, Schu, Zhu, Cho, Chi, Hu, Oh, Ou

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Where is the Ochu family from?

You can see how Ochu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ochu family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochu's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ochu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochu 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 127 census records available for the last name Ochu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochu 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ochu. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ochu. For the veterans among your Ochu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochu lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Ochu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ochu in 1957 was 82, and 96 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochu 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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