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Ockendew Family History

Ockendew 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: Kender, Schendel, Olender, Ocken, Skender, Ockenfels, Mckendry

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Where is the Ockendew family from?

You can see how Ockendew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockendew family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ockendew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Ockendew families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ockendew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ockendew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ockendew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockendew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ockendew. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ockendew. For the veterans among your Ockendew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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