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Ockner Family History

Ockner 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: Ocker, Lockner, Ecker, Rocker, Cocker, Acker, Ortner, Tickner

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Where is the Ockner family from?

You can see how Ockner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ockner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ockner families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ockner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ockner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ockner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ockner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mounting Sample was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ockner. 100% of Ockner women worked as a Mounting Sample. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mounting Sample
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ockner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ockner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ockner. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ockner. For the veterans among your Ockner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ockner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ockner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ockner in 1970 was 54, and 84 in 2003.

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