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Octon Family History

Octon Surname Meaning

from Octon (ER Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Octon family from?

You can see how Octon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Octon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Octon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Octon families living in Northumberland. This was about 96% of all the recorded Octon's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Octon families in 1891.
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What did your Octon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Octon. 100% of Octon men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Octon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Vegetable Canny Factory
    17%

What Octon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Octon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Octon 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Octon. 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 67 military records available for the last name Octon. For the veterans among your Octon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Octon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Octon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Octon in 1973 was 70, and 56 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Octon 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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