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Octrander Family History

Octrander 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: Ostrander, Brander, Tranter, Chander, Oberlander, Oblander, Olander

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Where is the Octrander family from?

You can see how Octrander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Octrander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Octrander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Octrander families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Octrander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Octrander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Octrander 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 30 census records available for the last name Octrander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Octrander 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Octrander. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Octrander. For the veterans among your Octrander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Octrander lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Octrander

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