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Ockwood Family History

Ockwood 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: Lockwood, Rockwood, Cawood, Packwood, Haywood, Henwood, Wormwood

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Where is the Ockwood family from?

You can see how Ockwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockwood family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ockwood family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ockwood's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ockwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockwood 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 50 census records available for the last name Ockwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockwood 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ockwood. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ockwood. For the veterans among your Ockwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockwood lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Ockwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ockwood in 1981 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ockwood 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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