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Ocorr Family History

Ocorr 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: Corr, Corn, Orr, Torr, Acord, Cord, Schorr, Carr, Cort, Ocker

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Where is the Ocorr family from?

You can see how Ocorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocorr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ocorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ocorr family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocorr's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ocorr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ocorr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ocorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ocorr. 100% of Ocorr men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Ocorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocorr 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ocorr. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ocorr. For the veterans among your Ocorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ocorr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ocorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ocorr in 1967 was 82, and 92 in 2001.

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