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Okearney Family History

Okearney 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: Kearney, Keaney, Earney, Kearley, Mckearney, Kearnes, Karney, Kerney

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Where is the Okearney family from?

You can see how Okearney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okearney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Okearney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Okearney families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Okearney's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Okearney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Okearney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okearney 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Okearney. 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 19 military records available for the last name Okearney. For the veterans among your Okearney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okearney lifespan?

Average Okearney life expectancy in 1978 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okearney 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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