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October Family History

October 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: Stober, Tober, Schober, Cober, Cooper, Oster, Ostler, Ober, Otter

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Where is the October family from?

You can see how October families moved over time by selecting different census years. The October family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most October families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 October families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded October's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of October families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the October 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 1,000 census records available for the last name October. Like a window into their day-to-day life, October 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 29 immigration records available for the last name October. 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 363 military records available for the last name October. For the veterans among your October ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average October lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, October life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for October in 1969 was 82, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your October 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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