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Ockerhausen Family History

Ockerhausen 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: Oberhausen, Oberhauser, Ockerman, Osterhaus, Oberhaus, Stockhausen

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Where is the Ockerhausen family from?

You can see how Ockerhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockerhausen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ockerhausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ockerhausen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ockerhausen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ockerhausen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockerhausen 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 126 census records available for the last name Ockerhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockerhausen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ockerhausen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ockerhausen. For the veterans among your Ockerhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockerhausen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ockerhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ockerhausen in 1956 was 36, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockerhausen 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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