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Ocke Family History

Ocke 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: Cocke, Ocker, Locke, Focke, Ocken, Rocke, Icke, Oke, Ecke, Gocke

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Where is the Ocke family from?

You can see how Ocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ocke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ocke families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ocke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ocke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocke 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 164 census records available for the last name Ocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ocke. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ocke. For the veterans among your Ocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocke lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Ocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ocke in 1992 was 73, and 101 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocke 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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