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Ochberg Family History

Ochberg 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: Hochberg, Osberg, Ostberg, Oberg, Schaberg, Eckberg, Rothberg

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Where is the Ochberg family from?

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

What did your Ochberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ochberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ochberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochberg 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Ochberg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ochberg. For the veterans among your Ochberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ochberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ochberg in 1963 was 59, and 95 in 2000.

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