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Ockenholt Family History

Ockenholt 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: Overholt, Osterholt, Bockholt, Ockenfels, Rockholt, Denholm

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Where is the Ockenholt family from?

You can see how Ockenholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockenholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ockenholt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ockenholt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ockenholt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ockenholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockenholt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ockenholt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ockenholt. For the veterans among your Ockenholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockenholt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ockenholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ockenholt in 1967 was 78, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockenholt 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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