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Ocer Family History

Ocer 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: Over, Ober, Oder, Ozer, Ocker, Oser, Omer, Oyer, Oler, Beer

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Where is the Ocer family from?

You can see how Ocer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ocer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ocer family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ocer's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Ocer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocer 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 67 census records available for the last name Ocer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocer 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ocer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ocer. For the veterans among your Ocer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Ocer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ocer in 1977 was 59, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ocer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocer 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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