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Okell Family History

Okell Surname Meaning

see Oakhill.

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


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Where is the Okell family from?

You can see how Okell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Okell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 184 Okell families living in Cheshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Okell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Okell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okell 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 Okell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Okell. 20% of Okell men worked as a Railway Clerk and 76% of Okell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okell were General Dealer and Condenser Shop Cable Worker.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Solicitor
    20%
  • General Dealer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Condenser Shop Cable Worker
    2%

What Okell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Okell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Okell. 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 565 military records available for the last name Okell. For the veterans among your Okell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Okell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Okell in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okell 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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