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Ocello Family History

Ocello 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: Bello, Novello, Mello, Odell, Celio, Sotello, Cuello, Tello, Covello

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Where is the Ocello family from?

You can see how Ocello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Ocello families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ocello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ocello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocello 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 Ocello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ocello. 43% of Ocello men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Ocello women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Tin Smith
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Ocello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Ocello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocello 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ocello. 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 146 military records available for the last name Ocello. For the veterans among your Ocello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ocello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ocello in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocello 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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