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Orico Family History

Orico Name 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: Orio, Arico, Orrico, Rico, Orick, Rich, Brick, Price, Trice, Pico

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Where is the Orico family from?

You can see how Orico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orico family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orico families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Orico's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orico families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orico surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orico. 100% of Orico men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orico women worked as a Factory Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Orico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orico 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Orico. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Orico. For the veterans among your Orico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orico lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Orico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orico in 1970 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

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