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Okoye Family History

Okoye Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): from an Igbo personal name a variant of Okorie.

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


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You can see how Okoye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okoye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Okoye family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Okoye's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Okoye families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Okoye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okoye 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Okoye. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Okoye. For the veterans among your Okoye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okoye lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Okoye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Okoye in 1985 was 3, and 53 in 2004.

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