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Ockra Family History

Ockra 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: Cira, Ocker, Okura, Omura, Okray, Obara, Cara, Nocera, Cura, Ohara

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Where is the Ockra family from?

You can see how Ockra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ockra families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ockra's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ockra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ockra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockra 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 Ockra. 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 Ockra. For the veterans among your Ockra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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