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Ockay Family History

Ockay 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: Mckay, Kay, Oakey, Ocker, Clay, Okray, Cray, Chay, Hockey, Mcnay

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Where is the Ockay family from?

You can see how Ockay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ockay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ockay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ockay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockay 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 80 census records available for the last name Ockay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ockay. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ockay. For the veterans among your Ockay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockay lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Ockay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ockay in 1955 was 60, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ockay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockay 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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