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Ochampaugh Family History

Ochampaugh 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: Shambaugh, Champoux, Champagne, Clabaugh, Champeau, Carbaugh

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Where is the Ochampaugh family from?

You can see how Ochampaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochampaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ochampaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Ochampaugh families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ochampaugh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ochampaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochampaugh 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 Ochampaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ochampaugh. 45% of Ochampaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ochampaugh women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Attendant
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ochampaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ochampaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochampaugh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ochampaugh. 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 121 military records available for the last name Ochampaugh. For the veterans among your Ochampaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochampaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ochampaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ochampaugh in 1962 was 81, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochampaugh 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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