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Okra Family History

Okra 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: Okura, Okray, Oka, Kral, Mura, Mora, Bara, Ort, Vara, Mira

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Where is the Okra family from?

You can see how Okra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Okra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Okra families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Okra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Okra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okra. 45% of Okra men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Okra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okra 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Okra. 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 126 military records available for the last name Okra. For the veterans among your Okra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okra lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Okra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Okra in 1943 was 36, and 88 in 2002.

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