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Oksen Family History

Oksen 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: Olsen, Osen, Oken, Offen, Osten, Ken, Oren, Eisen, Elsen, Ose

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Where is the Oksen family from?

You can see how Oksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Oksen families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Oksen's in USA. California had the highest population of Oksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oksen 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 Oksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oksen. 34% of Oksen men worked as a Mechanic and 60% of Oksen women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oksen were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Oksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Oksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oksen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Oksen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Oksen. For the veterans among your Oksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oksen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Oksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oksen in 1942 was 29, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oksen 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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