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Okerman Family History

Okerman 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: Ockerman, Akerman, Overman, Oberman, Kerman, German, Ackerman, Karman

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Where is the Okerman family from?

You can see how Okerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Okerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Okerman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Okerman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Okerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Okerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okerman. 25% of Okerman men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Okerman women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okerman were Clerk and Manager. .

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Okerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okerman 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Okerman. 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 312 military records available for the last name Okerman. For the veterans among your Okerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Okerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Okerman in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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