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Okuley Family History

Okuley 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: Kley, Onley, Akeley, Bruley, Buley, Oxley, Duley, Ousley, Oley

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Where is the Okuley family from?

You can see how Okuley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okuley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Okuley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Okuley families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Okuley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Okuley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okuley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okuley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okuley. 69% of Okuley men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Okuley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okuley were Truck Driver and Farm Nencus. .

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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

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Farm Nencus
    34%
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Okuley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okuley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Okuley. 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 81 military records available for the last name Okuley. For the veterans among your Okuley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okuley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Okuley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Okuley in 1961 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

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