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Ochsendorf Family History

Ochsendorf 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: Schoendorf, Ohlendorf, Ostendorf, Dockendorf, Orendorf, Tessendorf

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Where is the Ochsendorf family from?

You can see how Ochsendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochsendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ochsendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ochsendorf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochsendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ochsendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochsendorf 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 Ochsendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ochsendorf. 60% of Ochsendorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Ochsendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Ochsendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochsendorf 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Ochsendorf. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ochsendorf. For the veterans among your Ochsendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochsendorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ochsendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ochsendorf in 1965 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ochsendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochsendorf 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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