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Ocarter Family History

Ocarter 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: Carter, Cater, Carver, Carmer, Canter, Barter, Scarber, Carder

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Where is the Ocarter family from?

You can see how Ocarter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocarter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ocarter families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocarter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ocarter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocarter 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 18 census records available for the last name Ocarter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocarter 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ocarter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ocarter. For the veterans among your Ocarter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocarter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Ocarter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ocarter in 1975 was 75, and 70 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocarter 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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