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Ockelberry Family History

Ockelberry 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: Eckelberry, Hockenberry, Mcelderry, Mcgilberry, Ikenberry, Eikenberry

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ockelberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockelberry 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 Ockelberry. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Ockelberry. For the veterans among your Ockelberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockelberry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ockelberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ockelberry in 1963 was 59, and 98 in 2003.

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