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Okula Family History

Okula Surname Meaning

Polish (also Okuła): nickname for a lame person from okuleć ‘to stumble or founder’ Old Polish okułac.

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


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Where is the Okula family from?

You can see how Okula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Okula families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Okula's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Okula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okula 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 Okula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okula. 50% of Okula 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
    50%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Okula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okula 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Okula. 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 150 military records available for the last name Okula. For the veterans among your Okula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okula lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Okula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Okula in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okula 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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