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Okean Family History

Okean 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: Olean, Kean, Oken, Bean, Kan, Dean, Osman, Organ, Kern, Oman

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Where is the Okean family from?

You can see how Okean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Okean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Okean families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Okean's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Okean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Okean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okean 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Okean. 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 72 military records available for the last name Okean. For the veterans among your Okean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Okean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Okean in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okean 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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