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Ochander Family History

Ochander 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: Chander, Chandler, Schauder, Oblander, Olander, Schader, Ochsner

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Where is the Ochander family from?

You can see how Ochander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ochander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ochander families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochander's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ochander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ochander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ochander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochander 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Ochander. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ochander. For the veterans among your Ochander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochander lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Ochander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ochander in 1978 was 72, and 88 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochander 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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