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Oclare Family History

Oclare 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: Clare, Clark, Lare, Clary, Claire, Care, Claro, Clara, Mclaren, Clore

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Where is the Oclare family from?

You can see how Oclare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oclare family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oclare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Oclare families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oclare's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oclare families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Oclare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oclare 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Oclare. 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 60 military records available for the last name Oclare. For the veterans among your Oclare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oclare lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oclare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oclare in 1960 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oclare 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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