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Ochton Family History

Ochton 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: Chon, Orton, Oughton, Ashton, Caton, Acton, Ecton, Ocon, Oxton

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Where is the Ochton family from?

You can see how Ochton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochton family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Ochton families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochton's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ochton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochton 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 14 census records available for the last name Ochton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ochton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ochton. For the veterans among your Ochton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochton lifespan?

Average Ochton life expectancy in 1969 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ochton 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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