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Okert Family History

Okert 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: Obert, Ockert, Over, Ober, Ort, Oest, Kern, Oder, Robert, Kertz

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Where is the Okert family from?

You can see how Okert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Okert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Okert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Okert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Okert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okert ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Okert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okert 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Okert. 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 108 military records available for the last name Okert. For the veterans among your Okert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Okert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Okert in 1967 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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