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Ochser Family History

Ochser 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: Ochsner, Achter, Ohler, Kocher, Ohmer, Ochs, Oeser, Scher, Ocker

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Where is the Ochser family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ochser. 100% of Ochser 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
    100%

What Ochser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Ochser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochser 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ochser. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ochser. For the veterans among your Ochser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochser lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Ochser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ochser in 1988 was 84, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ochser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochser 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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