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Ockman Family History

Ockman 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: Rockman, Oakman, Cockman, Hockman, Ackman, Bockman, Lockman, Ochman

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Where is the Ockman family from?

You can see how Ockman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ockman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ockman families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ockman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ockman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockman 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 Ockman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ockman. 100% of Ockman men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Ockman 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

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ockman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Ockman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockman 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ockman. 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 245 military records available for the last name Ockman. For the veterans among your Ockman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ockman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ockman in 1967 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockman 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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