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Ocenasek Family History

Ocenasek 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: Obenauer, Mcenaney, Zenisek, Cease, Vonasek, Cernosek, Ceaser, Ocanas

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Where is the Ocenasek family from?

You can see how Ocenasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocenasek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ocenasek families living in Nebraska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ocenasek's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Ocenasek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocenasek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ocenasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ocenasek. 75% of Ocenasek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Ocenasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocenasek 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ocenasek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Ocenasek. For the veterans among your Ocenasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocenasek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Ocenasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ocenasek in 1953 was 31, and 77 in 2003.

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