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Okolo Family History

Okolo Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Okolo meaning ‘boy young man’. It is a variant of Okoro.

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


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Where is the Okolo family from?

You can see how Okolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okolo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Okolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Okolo families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Okolo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Okolo families in 1920.
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What did your Okolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okolo. 100% of Okolo men worked as a Construction.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Construction
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Okolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okolo 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Okolo. 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 25 military records available for the last name Okolo. For the veterans among your Okolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okolo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Okolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Okolo in 1962 was 76, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okolo 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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