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Ockandon Family History

Ockandon 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: Cannon, Brandon, Cardon, Condon, Canton, Mckinnon, Landon, Clanton

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Where is the Ockandon family from?

You can see how Ockandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockandon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ockandon families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Ockandon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ockandon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ockandon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockandon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ockandon. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Ockandon. For the veterans among your Ockandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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