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Ook Family History

Ook 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: Sok, Hook, Rook, Cook, Mok, Oak, Zook, Look, Book, Olk

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Where is the Ook family from?

You can see how Ook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ook family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ook family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ook's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ook 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 Ook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ook. 100% of Ook men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 65% of Ook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Duties
    22%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

What Ook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Ook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ook 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Ook. 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 114 military records available for the last name Ook. For the veterans among your Ook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ook lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Ook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ook in 1966 was 67, and 85 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ook 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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