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Ockler Family History

Ockler 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: Ocker, Fockler, Mockler, Eckler, Ostler, Oyler, Ecker, Ohler, Rocker

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Where is the Ockler family from?

You can see how Ockler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ockler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ockler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Ockler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ockler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockler 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 Ockler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ockler. 100% of Ockler 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
    100%

What Ockler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Ockler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockler 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 Ockler. 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 158 military records available for the last name Ockler. For the veterans among your Ockler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ockler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ockler in 1968 was 84, and 104 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ockler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockler 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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