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Oczek Family History

Oczek Surname 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: Boczek, Toczek, Rozek, Bezek, Ozer, Ocker, Mroczek, Rezek, Ruzek

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Where is the Oczek family from?

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

There are 74 census records available for the last name Oczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oczek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oczek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Oczek. For the veterans among your Oczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oczek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Oczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oczek in 1966 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oczek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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