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Oquin Family History

Oquin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Quinn.

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


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Where is the Oquin family from?

You can see how Oquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oquin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oquin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Oquin families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oquin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Oquin families in 1891.
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What did your Oquin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oquin. 39% of Oquin men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Oquin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oquin were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Timber Cutter
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Oquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oquin 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Oquin. 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 Oquin. For the veterans among your Oquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oquin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Oquin in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oquin 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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