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Ochab Family History

Ochab 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: Schab, Chae, Chao, Cha, Schwab, Cham, Kochan, Ochs, Wahab, Char

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Where is the Ochab family from?

You can see how Ochab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochab family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ochab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ochab families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ochab's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ochab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ochab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ochab. 70% of Ochab men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ochab women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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
    70%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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What Ochab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Ochab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochab 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Ochab. 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 237 military records available for the last name Ochab. For the veterans among your Ochab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochab lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ochab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ochab in 1944 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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