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Ochsen Family History

Ochsen 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: Olsen, Chen, Osen, Ochs, Schoen, Achen, Ochsner, Ocken, Ohren, Ohlsen

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Where is the Ochsen family from?

You can see how Ochsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ochsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ochsen families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ochsen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ochsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochsen 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 Ochsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%

What Ochsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Ochsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochsen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ochsen. 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 148 military records available for the last name Ochsen. For the veterans among your Ochsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ochsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ochsen in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ochsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochsen 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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