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Ockstadt Family History

Ockstadt 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: Hochstadt, Onstad, Dockstader, Olstad, Neustadt, Altstadt, Stadt

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Where is the Ockstadt family from?

You can see how Ockstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockstadt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ockstadt families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ockstadt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ockstadt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Ockstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockstadt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ockstadt. 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 Ockstadt. For the veterans among your Ockstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockstadt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Ockstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ockstadt in 1973 was 78, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockstadt 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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