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Oclaire Family History

Oclaire 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: Claire, Oclair, Clare, Clair, Belaire, Caire, Allaire, Hilaire

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Where is the Oclaire family from?

You can see how Oclaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oclaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oclaire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Oclaire families living in Rhode Island. This was about 35% of all the recorded Oclaire's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Oclaire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oclaire 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 Oclaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oclaire. 100% of Oclaire men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oclaire women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Oclaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Oclaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oclaire 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Oclaire. 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 74 military records available for the last name Oclaire. For the veterans among your Oclaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oclaire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oclaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oclaire in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oclaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oclaire 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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