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Okonell Family History

Okonell 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: Knell, Korell, Monell, Okonek, Fennell, Oswell, Cornell, Knoll

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Where is the Okonell family from?

You can see how Okonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okonell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Okonell family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Okonell's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Okonell families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Okonell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Okonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okonell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Okonell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Okonell. For the veterans among your Okonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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