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Ocain Family History

Ocain Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of O'Callaghan.

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


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Where is the Ocain family from?

You can see how Ocain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ocain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ocain families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocain's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ocain families in 1891.
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What did your Ocain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ocain. 58% of Ocain men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ocain women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ocain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocain 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Ocain. 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 592 military records available for the last name Ocain. For the veterans among your Ocain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ocain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ocain in 1963 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocain 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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