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Origins of the Ockenden surname

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Where do most Ockendens live?

In 1921, most Ockendens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Ockendens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,220 records for the Ockenden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Ockendens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ockenden first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ockendens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ockendens in 1921
Dressmaker

20

Living On Own Means

14

Housekeeper

13

Laundress

12

Private Means

12

Common Male occupations for Ockendens in 1921
Carpenter

38

Agricultural Labourer

24

Bricklayer

24

General Labourer

19

Builder

17

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