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Okst Family History

Okst 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: Oest, Ost, Obst, Ott, Best, Post, Ort, Most, Last, Oss

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Where is the Okst family from?

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

What did your Okst ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Okst ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Okst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okst 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Okst. 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 6 military records available for the last name Okst. For the veterans among your Okst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okst lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Okst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Okst in 1981 was 88, and 92 in 1994.

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