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Ochse Family History

Ochse Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ochs.

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


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Where is the Ochse family from?

You can see how Ochse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ochse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ochse families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ochse's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ochse families in 1891.
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What did your Ochse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ochse. 18% of Ochse men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Ochse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ochse were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Ochse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ochse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochse 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Ochse. 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 441 military records available for the last name Ochse. For the veterans among your Ochse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ochse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ochse in 1962 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochse 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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