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Okers Family History

Okers 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: Akers, Over, Ober, Kern, Oder, Ker, Roker, Kerr, Ovens, Ours

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Where is the Okers family from?

You can see how Okers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Okers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Okers family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Okers's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Okers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okers 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 Okers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Okers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okers 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Okers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Okers. For the veterans among your Okers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okers 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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