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Ozel Family History

Ozel 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: Kozel, Orel, Ozer, Orzel, Opel, Kiel, Borel, Over, Peel, Ober

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Where is the Ozel family from?

You can see how Ozel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ozel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ozel families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ozel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ozel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ozel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ozel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ozel. 100% of Ozel 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Ozel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ozel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Ozel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ozel. For the veterans among your Ozel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ozel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Ozel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ozel in 1974 was 79, and 79 in 2001.

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