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Ochi Family History

Ochi Surname Meaning

Japanese:: written 越智 ‘exceeding wisdom’ with characters used phonetically. It is found mostly on the islands of Shikoku and Okinawa. A family of daimyō (feudal lords) descended from the Matsudaira family took the name from a village in Yamato (now Nara prefecture).

(Ōchi): written 大内 ‘large house’. It can also be pronounced Ōuchi (see Ouchi).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Ochi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ochi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ochi families living in California. This was about 72% of all the recorded Ochi's in USA. California had the highest population of Ochi families in 1920.
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What did your Ochi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ochi. 100% of Ochi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ochi women worked as a Secretary.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Ochi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochi 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Ochi. 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 247 military records available for the last name Ochi. For the veterans among your Ochi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ochi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ochi in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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