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Oroarke Family History

Oroarke 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: O'rourke, Groark, Rorke, Roark, O'rorke, O'roark, Rourke, Roake

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Where is the Oroarke family from?

You can see how Oroarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oroarke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oroarke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Oroarke families living in Nebraska. This was about 73% of all the recorded Oroarke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Oroarke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oroarke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oroarke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oroarke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Oroarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oroarke 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Oroarke. 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 89 military records available for the last name Oroarke. For the veterans among your Oroarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oroarke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Oroarke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oroarke in 1973 was 71, and 60 in 2003.

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