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Ocar Family History

Ocar 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: Omar, Oscar, Car, Bear, Over, Cao, Cap, Cai, Ober, Haar

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Where is the Ocar family from?

You can see how Ocar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ocar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ocar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ocar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocar 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 101 census records available for the last name Ocar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ocar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ocar. For the veterans among your Ocar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Ocar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ocar in 1971 was 62, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocar 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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