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Ocamb Family History

Ocamb 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: Lamb, Camm, Oyama, Camp, Acomb, Cam, Ocampo, Camba, Camby, Kramb

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Where is the Ocamb family from?

You can see how Ocamb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocamb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ocamb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ocamb families living in Michigan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ocamb's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ocamb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocamb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Ocamb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocamb 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ocamb. 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 194 military records available for the last name Ocamb. For the veterans among your Ocamb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocamb lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Ocamb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ocamb in 1947 was 71, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocamb 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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