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Ocks Family History

Ocks 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: Ochs, Socks, Rocks, Oaks, Locks, Cocks, Cocke, Lock, Rock, Mock

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Where is the Ocks family from?

You can see how Ocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ocks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ocks families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ocks's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ocks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocks 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 Ocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ocks. 25% of Ocks men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Ocks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ocks were Farming and New Worker.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Ocks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocks 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Ocks. 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 620 military records available for the last name Ocks. For the veterans among your Ocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Ocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ocks in 1966 was 42, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ocks 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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