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Okke Family History

Okke 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: Oke, Okeke, Pike, Cocke, Duke, Lake, Rake, Kye, Oak, Ore

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Where is the Okke family from?

You can see how Okke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Okke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Okke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Okke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Okke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Okke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Okke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okke 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Okke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Okke. For the veterans among your Okke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Okke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Okke in 1974 was 52, and 88 in 1997.

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