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Ocwieja Family History

Ocwieja 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: Chiesa, Ceja, Cwikla, Opiela, Smieja, Sieja, Chiera, Wien, Oswell

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Where is the Ocwieja family from?

You can see how Ocwieja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocwieja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ocwieja family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocwieja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ocwieja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocwieja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ocwieja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cookie Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ocwieja. 100% of Ocwieja women worked as a Cookie Packer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cookie Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ocwieja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocwieja 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ocwieja. 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 Ocwieja. For the veterans among your Ocwieja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocwieja lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ocwieja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ocwieja in 1971 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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