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Okraj Family History

Okraj 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: Okray, Kral, Raj, Krag, Okura, Kram, Kray, Oran, Kras, Faraj

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Where is the Okraj family from?

You can see how Okraj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okraj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Okraj families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Okraj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Okraj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okraj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okraj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okraj. 100% of Okraj men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Okraj women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Okraj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okraj 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 Okraj. 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 26 military records available for the last name Okraj. For the veterans among your Okraj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okraj lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Okraj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Okraj in 1976 was 55, and 78 in 2001.

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