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Oclaray Family History

Oclaray Name 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: Clary, Clara, Clardy, Clarey, Mclarty, Clare, Clark, Carey, Caras

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oclaray ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Oclaray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oclaray 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Oclaray. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oclaray. For the veterans among your Oclaray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oclaray lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Oclaray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oclaray in 1979 was 25, and 76 in 2002.

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