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Ockerbe Family History

Ockerbe 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: Ocker, Ockert, Lockerby, Eckerle, Ecker, Dockery, Rocker, Cocker

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Where is the Ockerbe family from?

You can see how Ockerbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockerbe family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ockerbe family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ockerbe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ockerbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockerbe 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 1 census records available for the last name Ockerbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockerbe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ockerbe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ockerbe. For the veterans among your Ockerbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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