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Orkand Family History

Orkand 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: Orland, Orand, Ormand, Brand, Rand, Organ, Orman, Osland, Norland

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Where is the Orkand family from?

You can see how Orkand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orkand family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orkand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orkand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orkand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orkand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orkand. 100% of Orkand men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Orkand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkand 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Orkand. 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 5 military records available for the last name Orkand. For the veterans among your Orkand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkand lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Orkand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orkand in 1975 was 95, and 63 in 2004.

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