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Okell Family History

Okell Surname Meaning

see Oakhill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Okell family from?

You can see how Okell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Okell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Okell families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Okell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Okell families in 1911.
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What did your Okell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Okell. 100% of Okell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Okell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Okell. 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 565 military records available for the last name Okell. For the veterans among your Okell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Okell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Okell in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okell 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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