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Oczak Family History

Oczak 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: Olczak, Kozak, Oak, Zak, Ozark, Boczek, Oza, Rozak, Tezak, Sobczak

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Where is the Oczak family from?

You can see how Oczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oczak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oczak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Oczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oczak 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 Oczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerck was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oczak. 100% of Oczak women worked as a Clerck.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerck
    100%

What Oczak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Oczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oczak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Oczak. 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 29 military records available for the last name Oczak. For the veterans among your Oczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oczak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Oczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oczak in 1970 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oczak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oczak 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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