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Ockers Family History

Ockers 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, Rockers, Ackers, Ecker, Dockery, Rocker, Cocker

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Where is the Ockers family from?

You can see how Ockers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ockers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ockers families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ockers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ockers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ockers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bayman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ockers. 100% of Ockers men worked as a Bayman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bayman
    100%

What Ockers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Ockers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockers 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Ockers. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ockers. For the veterans among your Ockers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ockers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ockers in 1969 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ockers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockers 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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