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Ochran Family History

Ochran 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: Cochran, Ochman, Kochan, Schwan, Rochman, Othman, Chan, Thran

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Where is the Ochran family from?

You can see how Ochran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ochran families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ochran family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochran's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ochran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochran 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 118 census records available for the last name Ochran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochran 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ochran. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ochran. For the veterans among your Ochran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochran lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Ochran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ochran in 1973 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochran 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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