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Ocken Family History

Ocken Surname Meaning

East Frisian and North German: patronymic from Okke a short form of the personal name Odeke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ocken family from?

You can see how Ocken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ocken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 6 Ocken families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocken's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ocken families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocken 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 Ocken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ocken. 27% of Ocken men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ocken women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ocken were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Ocken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ocken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocken 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Ocken. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ocken. For the veterans among your Ocken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocken lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ocken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ocken in 1958 was 45, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocken 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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