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Ockley Family History

Ockley 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: Hockley, Ackley, Gockley, Lockley, Oakley, Eckley, Buckley, Caley

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Where is the Ockley family from?

You can see how Ockley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ockley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Ockley families living in Surrey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ockley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Ockley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockley 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 Ockley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ockley. 100% of Ockley men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Ockley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ockley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ockley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockley 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Ockley. 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 107 military records available for the last name Ockley. For the veterans among your Ockley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Ockley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ockley in 1976 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ockley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockley 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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