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Ock Family History

Ock 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: Lock, Rock, Mock, Eck, Hock, Oak, Dock, Nock, Tock, Bock

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Where is the Ock family from?

You can see how Ock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ock families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ock's in USA. California had the highest population of Ock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ock 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 Ock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ock. 100% of Ock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ock 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Ock. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ock. For the veterans among your Ock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ock in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ock 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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