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Oclair Family History

Oclair Surname Meaning

Altered form (also O'Clair) of French Auclair.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oclair family from?

You can see how Oclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oclair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oclair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Oclair family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oclair's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Oclair families in 1841.
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What did your Oclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oclair. 52% of Oclair men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Oclair women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oclair were Farm Labor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Mason
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oclair 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Oclair. 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 255 military records available for the last name Oclair. For the veterans among your Oclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oclair lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oclair in 1962 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oclair 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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