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Ocheskey Family History

Ocheskey 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: Chesley, Chesney, Chesky, Mcleskey, Rochester, Checkley, Hiskey

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Where is the Ocheskey family from?

You can see how Ocheskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocheskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ocheskey families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ocheskey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ocheskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocheskey 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 Ocheskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ocheskey. 100% of Ocheskey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ocheskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Ocheskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocheskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ocheskey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ocheskey. For the veterans among your Ocheskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocheskey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ocheskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ocheskey in 1967 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ocheskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocheskey 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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