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Orke Family History

Orke 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: Ore, Orme, Borke, Orbe, Orne, Rorke, Oke, Yorke, Corke, Pike

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Where is the Orke family from?

You can see how Orke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Orke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Orke families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Orke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orke 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 Orke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orke. 50% of Orke men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Orke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orke 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Orke. 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 49 military records available for the last name Orke. For the veterans among your Orke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Orke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orke in 1967 was 82, and 94 in 1998.

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