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Ochap Family History

Ochap 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: Chap, Chae, Cap, Chao, Cha, Cham, Kochan, Ochs, Schaap, Char

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Where is the Ochap family from?

You can see how Ochap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ochap families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ochap's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ochap families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochap 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 119 census records available for the last name Ochap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochap 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ochap. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ochap. For the veterans among your Ochap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochap lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ochap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ochap in 1965 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochap 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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