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Okal Family History

Okal 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: Kokal, Opal, Sokal, Oka, Gal, Kan, Kay, Beal, Kral, Omar

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Where is the Okal family from?

You can see how Okal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Okal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Okal families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Okal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Okal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okal 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 Okal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okal. 58% of Okal men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

What Okal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Okal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okal 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Okal. 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 71 military records available for the last name Okal. For the veterans among your Okal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Okal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Okal in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Okal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okal 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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