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Oches Family History

Oches 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: Ochs, Chew, Chen, Che, Kocher, Schei, Poche, Roche, Chez, Scher

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Where is the Oches family from?

You can see how Oches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oches family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oches families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Oches's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oches families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oches surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oches. 100% of Oches 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Oches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oches 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Oches. 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 144 military records available for the last name Oches. For the veterans among your Oches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oches lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Oches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oches in 1969 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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