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Ocon Family History

Ocon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Ocón): habitational name from Ocón in La Rioja province or possibly in some cases from Villafranca de Ocón in Burgos province.

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


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Where is the Ocon family from?

You can see how Ocon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ocon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ocon families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ocon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ocon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ocon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ocon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocon 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Ocon. 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 822 military records available for the last name Ocon. For the veterans among your Ocon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ocon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ocon in 1963 was 86, and 54 in 2004.

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