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Okeke Family History

Okeke Name Meaning

West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Okeke meaning ‘man born on Eke day’ (see Eke ). Compare Okereke .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Obee, Eke, Oen, Irene, Lueke, Rieke, Kieke, Oelke, Olek, Kee

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Where is the Okeke family from?

You can see how Okeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okeke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Okeke family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Okeke's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Okeke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okeke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Okeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okeke 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Okeke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Okeke. For the veterans among your Okeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okeke lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Okeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Okeke in 1993 was 59, and 44 in 2004.

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