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Oca Family History

Oca Surname Meaning

Spanish and Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Oca of pre-Roman origin. Compare De Oca.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oca family from?

You can see how Oca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oca families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oca's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oca 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 Oca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oca. 50% of Oca men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Oca women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Oca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oca 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Oca. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oca. For the veterans among your Oca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oca in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oca 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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