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Ocha Family History

Ocha 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: Cha, Ochs, Och, Socha, Rocha, Ochoa, Chu, Cho, Chi, Chae

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Where is the Ocha family from?

You can see how Ocha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ocha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ocha families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ocha's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ocha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ocha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ocha. 33% of Ocha men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ocha women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ocha were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ocha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocha 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Ocha. 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 163 military records available for the last name Ocha. For the veterans among your Ocha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocha lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ocha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ocha in 1967 was 82, and 45 in 2004.

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