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Okorn Family History

Okorn 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: Korn, Okon, Oborn, Okoro, Horn, Thorn, Kern, Corn, Kon, Kor

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Where is the Okorn family from?

You can see how Okorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Okorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Okorn family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Okorn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Okorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okorn. 58% of Okorn men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Coal Digger
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Okorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okorn 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Okorn. 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 229 military records available for the last name Okorn. For the veterans among your Okorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okorn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Okorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Okorn in 1965 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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