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Ockander Family History

Ockander 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: Chander, Oblander, Olander, Iskander, Mander, Kader, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Ockander family from?

You can see how Ockander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ockander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ockander families living in Nebraska. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ockander's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ockander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockander 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 Ockander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ockander. 67% of Ockander 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Ockander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Ockander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockander 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ockander. 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 97 military records available for the last name Ockander. For the veterans among your Ockander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockander lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Ockander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ockander in 1969 was 50, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ockander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockander 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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