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Ockwig Family History

Ockwig 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: Mckaig, Orwig, Schwing, Ludwig, Oki, Ocker, Acklin, Cwik, Cocklin

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Where is the Ockwig family from?

You can see how Ockwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockwig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ockwig families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ockwig's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Ockwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockwig 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 81 census records available for the last name Ockwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockwig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ockwig. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ockwig. For the veterans among your Ockwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockwig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ockwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ockwig in 1962 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockwig 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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