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Ockenfels Family History

Ockenfels Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Ockenfels in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Ockenfels family from?

You can see how Ockenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockenfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ockenfels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Ockenfels families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ockenfels's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ockenfels families in 1880.
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What did your Ockenfels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ockenfels. 40% of Ockenfels 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Ockenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockenfels 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ockenfels. 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 263 military records available for the last name Ockenfels. For the veterans among your Ockenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockenfels lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ockenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ockenfels in 1959 was 54, and 97 in 2004.

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